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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.41, 1,294.92 and 518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.41, 1,294.92 and 518.74 is: 715.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.41 : 1,294.92 = 518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.41/1,294.92 = 518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.41x = 1,294.92 × 518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.41x = 671,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,723.56/938.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.81

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