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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,289.34 and 514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,289.34 and 514.69 is: 710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,289.34 = 514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,289.34 = 514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,289.34 × 514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 663,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,618.15/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.25

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