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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.17, 1,291.86 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.17, 1,291.86 and 516.52 is: 712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.17 : 1,291.86 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.17/1,291.86 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.17x = 1,291.86 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.17x = 667,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,271.53/936.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.77

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