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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,289.16 and 514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,289.16 and 514.56 is: 710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,289.16 = 514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,289.16 = 514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,289.16 × 514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 663,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,350.17/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.07

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