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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,293.28 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,293.28 and 517.52 is: 714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,293.28 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,293.28 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,293.28 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 669,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,303.93/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.16

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