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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,293.90 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,293.90 and 517.96 is: 714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,293.90 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,293.90 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,293.90 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 670,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,188.44/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.78

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