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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.87, 1,295.61 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.87, 1,295.61 and 519.21 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.87 : 1,295.61 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.87/1,295.61 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.87x = 1,295.61 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.87x = 672,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,693.67/938.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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