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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,295.87 and 519.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,295.87 and 519.43 is: 716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,295.87 = 519.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,295.87 = 519.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,295.87 × 519.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 673,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,115.05/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.80

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