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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934, 1,288.92 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934, 1,288.92 and 520.08 is: 717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934 : 1,288.92 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934/1,288.92 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934x = 1,288.92 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934x = 670,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,341.51/934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.71

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