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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.27, 1,291.98 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.27, 1,291.98 and 516.63 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.27 : 1,291.98 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.27/1,291.98 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.27x = 1,291.98 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.27x = 667,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,475.63/936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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