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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.78, 1,295.41 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.78, 1,295.41 and 519.08 is: 716.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.78 : 1,295.41 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.78/1,295.41 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.78x = 1,295.41 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.78x = 672,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,412.35/938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.26

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