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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.79, 1,295.53 and 519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.79, 1,295.53 and 519.14 is: 716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.79 : 1,295.53 = 519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.79/1,295.53 = 519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.79x = 1,295.53 × 519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.79x = 672,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,563.39/938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.42

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