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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.22, 1,296.08 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.22, 1,296.08 and 519.54 is: 716.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.22 : 1,296.08 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.22/1,296.08 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.22x = 1,296.08 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.22x = 673,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,365.40/939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.94

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