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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.11, 1,295.96 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.11, 1,295.96 and 519.48 is: 716.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.11 : 1,295.96 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.11/1,295.96 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.11x = 1,295.96 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.11x = 673,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,222.70/939.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.88

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