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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.29, 1,294.82 and 518.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.29, 1,294.82 and 518.63 is: 715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.29 : 1,294.82 = 518.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.29/1,294.82 = 518.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.29x = 1,294.82 × 518.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.29x = 671,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,529.90/938.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.70

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