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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.50, 1,295.13 and 524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.50, 1,295.13 and 524.50 is: 723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.50 : 1,295.13 = 524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.50/1,295.13 = 524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.50x = 1,295.13 × 524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.50x = 679,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,295.69/938.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.81

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