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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,288.92 and 514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,288.92 and 514.38 is: 709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,288.92 = 514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,288.92 = 514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,288.92 × 514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 662,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,994.67/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.83

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