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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.18, 1,296.05 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.18, 1,296.05 and 519.56 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.18 : 1,296.05 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.18/1,296.05 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.18x = 1,296.05 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.18x = 673,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,366.66/939.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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