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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.94, 1,292.98 and 522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.94, 1,292.98 and 522.94 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.94 : 1,292.98 = 522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.94/1,292.98 = 522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.94x = 1,292.98 × 522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.94x = 676,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,145.11/936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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