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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.92, 1,295.63 and 519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.92, 1,295.63 and 519.28 is: 716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.92 : 1,295.63 = 519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.92/1,295.63 = 519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.92x = 1,295.63 × 519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.92x = 672,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,794.75/938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.56

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