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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.68, 1,296.87 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.68, 1,296.87 and 520.16 is: 717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.68 : 1,296.87 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.68/1,296.87 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.68x = 1,296.87 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.68x = 674,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,579.90/939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.88

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