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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,294.89 and 512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,294.89 and 512.96 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,294.89 = 512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,294.89 = 512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,294.89 × 512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 664,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,225.26/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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