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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.76, 1,294.05 and 518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.76, 1,294.05 and 518.03 is: 714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.76 : 1,294.05 = 518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.76/1,294.05 = 518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.76x = 1,294.05 × 518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.76x = 670,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,356.72/937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.85

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