Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.25, 1,292 and 516.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 936.25, 1,292 and 516.58 is: 712.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936.25 : 1,292 = 516.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936.25/1,292 = 516.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936.25x = 1,292 × 516.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936.25x = 667,421.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,421.36/936.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712.87
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