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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,295.37 and 519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,295.37 and 519.10 is: 716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,295.37 = 519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,295.37 = 519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,295.37 × 519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 672,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,426.57/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.32

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