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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.50, 1,296.53 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.50, 1,296.53 and 525.50 is: 725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.50 : 1,296.53 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.50/1,296.53 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.50x = 1,296.53 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.50x = 681,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,326.52/939.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.20

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