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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.80, 1,296.92 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.80, 1,296.92 and 525.80 is: 725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.80 : 1,296.92 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.80/1,296.92 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.80x = 1,296.92 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.80x = 681,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,920.54/939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.60

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