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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.45, 1,296.30 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.45, 1,296.30 and 519.75 is: 717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.45 : 1,296.30 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.45/1,296.30 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.45x = 1,296.30 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.45x = 673,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,751.93/939.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.18

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