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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.53, 1,289.68 and 514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.53, 1,289.68 and 514.90 is: 710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.53 : 1,289.68 = 514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.53/1,289.68 = 514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.53x = 1,289.68 × 514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.53x = 664,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,056.23/934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.58

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