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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,295.92 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,295.92 and 524.96 is: 724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,295.92 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,295.92 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,295.92 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 680,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,306.16/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.47

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