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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.72, 1,295.42 and 519.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.72, 1,295.42 and 519.06 is: 716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.72 : 1,295.42 = 519.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.72/1,295.42 = 519.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.72x = 1,295.42 × 519.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.72x = 672,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,396.59/938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.29

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