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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.31, 1,289.38 and 514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.31, 1,289.38 and 514.70 is: 710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.31 : 1,289.38 = 514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.31/1,289.38 = 514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.31x = 1,289.38 × 514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.31x = 663,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,643.89/934.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.30

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