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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.67, 1,295.37 and 524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.67, 1,295.37 and 524.67 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.67 : 1,295.37 = 524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.67/1,295.37 = 524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.67x = 1,295.37 × 524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.67x = 679,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,644.67/938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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