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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.73, 1,296.81 and 520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.73, 1,296.81 and 520.12 is: 717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.73 : 1,296.81 = 520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.73/1,296.81 = 520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.73x = 1,296.81 × 520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.73x = 674,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,496.82/939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.76

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