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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.56, 1,293.78 and 517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.56, 1,293.78 and 517.90 is: 714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.56 : 1,293.78 = 517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.56/1,293.78 = 517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.56x = 1,293.78 × 517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.56x = 670,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,050.61/937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.67

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