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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.63, 1,296.72 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.63, 1,296.72 and 520.01 is: 717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.63 : 1,296.72 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.63/1,296.72 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.63x = 1,296.72 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.63x = 674,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,300.88/939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.62

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