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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.13, 1,289.10 and 520.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.13, 1,289.10 and 520.13 is: 717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.13 : 1,289.10 = 520.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.13/1,289.10 = 520.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.13x = 1,289.10 × 520.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.13x = 670,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,493.14/934.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.78

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