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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,291.92 and 516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,291.92 and 516.54 is: 712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,291.92 = 516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,291.92 = 516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,291.92 × 516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 667,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,328.36/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.84

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