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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,295.31 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,295.31 and 524.64 is: 724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,295.31 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,295.31 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,295.31 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 679,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,571.44/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.00

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