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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,289.45 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,289.45 and 520.38 is: 718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,289.45 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,289.45 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,289.45 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 671,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,003.99/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.13

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