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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.25, 1,296.17 and 525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.25, 1,296.17 and 525.25 is: 724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.25 : 1,296.17 = 525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.25/1,296.17 = 525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.25x = 1,296.17 × 525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.25x = 680,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,813.29/939.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.85

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