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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.06, 1,289.04 and 514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.06, 1,289.04 and 514.42 is: 709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.06 : 1,289.04 = 514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.06/1,289.04 = 514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.06x = 1,289.04 × 514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.06x = 663,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,107.96/934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.92

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