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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,294.96 and 518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,294.96 and 518.75 is: 715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,294.96 = 518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,294.96 = 518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,294.96 × 518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 671,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,760.50/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.86

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