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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,289.36 and 514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,289.36 and 514.67 is: 710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,289.36 = 514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,289.36 = 514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,289.36 × 514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 663,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,594.91/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.24

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