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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,291.76 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,291.76 and 516.44 is: 712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,291.76 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,291.76 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,291.76 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 667,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,107.49/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.68

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