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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,295.49 and 519.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,295.49 and 519.11 is: 716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,295.49 = 519.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,295.49 = 519.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,295.49 × 519.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 672,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,502.14/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.38

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