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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,295.22 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,295.22 and 518.96 is: 716.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,295.22 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,295.22 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,295.22 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 672,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,167.37/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.15

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