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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.69, 1,295.36 and 519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.69, 1,295.36 and 519.03 is: 716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.69 : 1,295.36 = 519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.69/1,295.36 = 519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.69x = 1,295.36 × 519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.69x = 672,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,328.11/938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.24

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