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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.33, 1,292.18 and 516.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.33, 1,292.18 and 516.73 is: 713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.33 : 1,292.18 = 516.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.33/1,292.18 = 516.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.33x = 1,292.18 × 516.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.33x = 667,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,703.78/936.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.11

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