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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,296.17 and 519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,296.17 and 519.64 is: 717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,296.17 = 519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,296.17 = 519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,296.17 × 519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 673,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,541.78/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.10

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