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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.05, 1,295.88 and 525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.05, 1,295.88 and 525.05 is: 724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.05 : 1,295.88 = 525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.05/1,295.88 = 525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.05x = 1,295.88 × 525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.05x = 680,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,401.79/939.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.56

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