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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.13, 1,296.10 and 519.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.13, 1,296.10 and 519.58 is: 717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.13 : 1,296.10 = 519.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.13/1,296.10 = 519.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.13x = 1,296.10 × 519.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.13x = 673,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,428.28/939.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.07

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