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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.65, 1,296.66 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.65, 1,296.66 and 519.99 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.65 : 1,296.66 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.65/1,296.66 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.65x = 1,296.66 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.65x = 674,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,247.32/939.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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