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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.78, 1,294.21 and 518.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.78, 1,294.21 and 518.17 is: 715.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.78 : 1,294.21 = 518.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.78/1,294.21 = 518.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.78x = 1,294.21 × 518.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.78x = 670,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,620.80/937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.12

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