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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.15, 1,289.11 and 514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.15, 1,289.11 and 514.49 is: 709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.15 : 1,289.11 = 514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.15/1,289.11 = 514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.15x = 1,289.11 × 514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.15x = 663,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,231.63/934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.98

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