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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,294.83 and 518.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,294.83 and 518.61 is: 715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,294.83 = 518.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,294.83 = 518.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,294.83 × 518.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 671,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,513.73/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.69

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