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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.87, 1,296.95 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.87, 1,296.95 and 520.16 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.87 : 1,296.95 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.87/1,296.95 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.87x = 1,296.95 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.87x = 674,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,612.43/939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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