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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.20, 1,293.42 and 517.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.20, 1,293.42 and 517.65 is: 714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.20 : 1,293.42 = 517.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.20/1,293.42 = 517.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.20x = 1,293.42 × 517.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.20x = 669,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,538.86/937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.40

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