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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.88, 1,297.04 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.88, 1,297.04 and 525.88 is: 725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.88 : 1,297.04 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.88/1,297.04 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.88x = 1,297.04 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.88x = 682,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,087.40/939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.72

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