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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.38, 1,296.38 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.38, 1,296.38 and 519.76 is: 717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.38 : 1,296.38 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.38/1,296.38 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.38x = 1,296.38 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.38x = 673,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,806.47/939.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.29

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