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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.67, 1,292.55 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.67, 1,292.55 and 517.02 is: 713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.67 : 1,292.55 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.67/1,292.55 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.67x = 1,292.55 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.67x = 668,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,274.20/936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.46

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