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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.82, 1,296.93 and 520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.82, 1,296.93 and 520.15 is: 717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.82 : 1,296.93 = 520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.82/1,296.93 = 520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.82x = 1,296.93 × 520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.82x = 674,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,598.14/939.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.80

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