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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.29, 1,289.33 and 514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.29, 1,289.33 and 514.63 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.29 : 1,289.33 = 514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.29/1,289.33 = 514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.29x = 1,289.33 × 514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.29x = 663,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,527.90/934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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