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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.72, 1,294.06 and 518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.72, 1,294.06 and 518.09 is: 714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.72 : 1,294.06 = 518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.72/1,294.06 = 518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.72x = 1,294.06 × 518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.72x = 670,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,439.55/937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.97

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