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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.37, 1,294.93 and 518.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.37, 1,294.93 and 518.71 is: 715.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.37 : 1,294.93 = 518.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.37/1,294.93 = 518.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.37x = 1,294.93 × 518.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.37x = 671,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,693.14/938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.81

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