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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.52, 1,293.76 and 517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.52, 1,293.76 and 517.87 is: 714.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.52 : 1,293.76 = 517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.52/1,293.76 = 517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.52x = 1,293.76 × 517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.52x = 669,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,993.67/937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.65

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