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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.12, 1,295.76 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.12, 1,295.76 and 525.12 is: 724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.12 : 1,295.76 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.12/1,295.76 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.12x = 1,295.76 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.12x = 680,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,429.49/939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.54

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