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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.13, 1,295.99 and 525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.13, 1,295.99 and 525.13 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.13 : 1,295.99 = 525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.13/1,295.99 = 525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.13x = 1,295.99 × 525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.13x = 680,563.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,563.23/939.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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