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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.76, 1,296.86 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.76, 1,296.86 and 525.76 is: 725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.76 : 1,296.86 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.76/1,296.86 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.76x = 1,296.86 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.76x = 681,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,837.11/939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.54

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