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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.25, 1,292.03 and 522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.25, 1,292.03 and 522.25 is: 720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.25 : 1,292.03 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.25/1,292.03 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.25x = 1,292.03 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.25x = 674,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,762.67/936.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.71

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