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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.01, 1,291.63 and 516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.01, 1,291.63 and 516.33 is: 712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.01 : 1,291.63 = 516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.01/1,291.63 = 516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.01x = 1,291.63 × 516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.01x = 666,906.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,906.03/936.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.50

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