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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.49, 1,293.71 and 517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.49, 1,293.71 and 517.87 is: 714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.49 : 1,293.71 = 517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.49/1,293.71 = 517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.49x = 1,293.71 × 517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.49x = 669,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,967.77/937.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.64

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