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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.40, 1,296.37 and 514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.40, 1,296.37 and 514.03 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.40 : 1,296.37 = 514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.40/1,296.37 = 514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.40x = 1,296.37 × 514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.40x = 666,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,368.55/939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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