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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.57, 1,295.17 and 518.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.57, 1,295.17 and 518.89 is: 716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.57 : 1,295.17 = 518.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.57/1,295.17 = 518.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.57x = 1,295.17 × 518.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.57x = 672,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,055.94/938.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.05

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