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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,296.99 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,296.99 and 525.84 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,296.99 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,296.99 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,296.99 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 682,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,012.11/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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