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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.36, 1,294.92 and 518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.36, 1,294.92 and 518.73 is: 715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.36 : 1,294.92 = 518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.36/1,294.92 = 518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.36x = 1,294.92 × 518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.36x = 671,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,713.85/938.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.84

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