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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.45, 1,295.03 and 518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.45, 1,295.03 and 518.78 is: 715.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.45 : 1,295.03 = 518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.45/1,295.03 = 518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.45x = 1,295.03 × 518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.45x = 671,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,826.59/938.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.89

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