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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,289.68 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,289.68 and 520.56 is: 718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,289.68 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,289.68 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,289.68 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 671,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,355.82/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.37

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