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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.35, 1,294.88 and 518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.35, 1,294.88 and 518.68 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.35 : 1,294.88 = 518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.35/1,294.88 = 518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.35x = 1,294.88 × 518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.35x = 671,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,625.77/938.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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