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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,289.12 and 514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,289.12 and 514.53 is: 710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,289.12 = 514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,289.12 = 514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,289.12 × 514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 663,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,288.34/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.04

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