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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.30, 1,294.84 and 518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.30, 1,294.84 and 518.68 is: 715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.30 : 1,294.84 = 518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.30/1,294.84 = 518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.30x = 1,294.84 × 518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.30x = 671,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,607.61/938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.77

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