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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.38, 1,293.57 and 517.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.38, 1,293.57 and 517.75 is: 714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.38 : 1,293.57 = 517.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.38/1,293.57 = 517.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.38x = 1,293.57 × 517.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.38x = 669,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,745.87/937.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.49

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