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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.54, 1,289.63 and 514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.54, 1,289.63 and 514.87 is: 710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.54 : 1,289.63 = 514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.54/1,289.63 = 514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.54x = 1,289.63 × 514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.54x = 663,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,989.86/934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.50

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