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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.64, 1,292.54 and 516.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.64, 1,292.54 and 516.99 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.64 : 1,292.54 = 516.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.64/1,292.54 = 516.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.64x = 1,292.54 × 516.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.64x = 668,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,227.97/936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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