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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.26, 1,289.30 and 514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.26, 1,289.30 and 514.62 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.26 : 1,289.30 = 514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.26/1,289.30 = 514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.26x = 1,289.30 × 514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.26x = 663,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,499.57/934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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