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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,291.64 and 516.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,291.64 and 516.36 is: 712.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,291.64 = 516.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,291.64 = 516.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,291.64 × 516.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 666,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,951.23/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.55

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