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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,292.61 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,292.61 and 517.04 is: 713.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,292.61 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,292.61 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,292.61 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 668,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,331.07/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.53

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