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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.81, 1,296.91 and 520.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.81, 1,296.91 and 520.18 is: 717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.81 : 1,296.91 = 520.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.81/1,296.91 = 520.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.81x = 1,296.91 × 520.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.81x = 674,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,627.42/939.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.83

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