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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.50, 1,292.40 and 516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.50, 1,292.40 and 516.88 is: 713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.50 : 1,292.40 = 516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.50/1,292.40 = 516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.50x = 1,292.40 × 516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.50x = 668,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,015.71/936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.31

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