Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.72, 1,296.80 and 520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 939.72, 1,296.80 and 520 is: 717.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
939.72 : 1,296.80 = 520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
939.72/1,296.80 = 520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
939.72x = 1,296.80 × 520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
939.72x = 674,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,336/939.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717.59
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