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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.64, 1,291.28 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.64, 1,291.28 and 516.08 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.64 : 1,291.28 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.64/1,291.28 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.64x = 1,291.28 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.64x = 666,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,404.43/935.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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