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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,295.78 and 519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,295.78 and 519.38 is: 716.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,295.78 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,295.78 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,295.78 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 672,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,993.14/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.70

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