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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.31, 1,294.83 and 518.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.31, 1,294.83 and 518.69 is: 715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.31 : 1,294.83 = 518.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.31/1,294.83 = 518.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.31x = 1,294.83 × 518.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.31x = 671,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,612.78/938.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.77

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