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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,295.91 and 525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939, 1,295.91 and 525 is: 724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 1,295.91 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/1,295.91 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 1,295.91 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 680,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,352.75/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.55

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