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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.40, 1,289.55 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.40, 1,289.55 and 514.84 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.40 : 1,289.55 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.40/1,289.55 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.40x = 1,289.55 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.40x = 663,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,908.70/934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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