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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.18, 1,296.06 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.18, 1,296.06 and 519.54 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.18 : 1,296.06 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.18/1,296.06 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.18x = 1,296.06 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.18x = 673,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,355.01/939.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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