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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.37, 1,293.56 and 517.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.37, 1,293.56 and 517.71 is: 714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.37 : 1,293.56 = 517.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.37/1,293.56 = 517.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.37x = 1,293.56 × 517.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.37x = 669,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,686.36/937.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.43

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