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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.75, 1,292.72 and 522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.75, 1,292.72 and 522.75 is: 721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.75 : 1,292.72 = 522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.75/1,292.72 = 522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.75x = 1,292.72 × 522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.75x = 675,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,766.77/936.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.40

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