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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.35, 1,289.49 and 514.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.35, 1,289.49 and 514.79 is: 710.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.35 : 1,289.49 = 514.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.35/1,289.49 = 514.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.35x = 1,289.49 × 514.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.35x = 663,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,816.56/934.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.46

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