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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,295.85 and 519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,295.85 and 519.41 is: 716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,295.85 = 519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,295.85 = 519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,295.85 × 519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 673,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,083.00/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.78

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