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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,289.15 and 713.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,289.15 and 713.09 is: 983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,289.15 = 713.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,289.15 = 713.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,289.15 × 713.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 919,275.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,275.05/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.69

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