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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,289.46 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,289.46 and 514.74 is: 710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,289.46 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,289.46 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,289.46 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 663,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,730.19/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.35

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