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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.01, 1,293.16 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.01, 1,293.16 and 517.40 is: 714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.01 : 1,293.16 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.01/1,293.16 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.01x = 1,293.16 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.01x = 669,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,080.98/937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.06

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