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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,289.72 and 514.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,289.72 and 514.93 is: 710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,289.72 = 514.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,289.72 = 514.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,289.72 × 514.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 664,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,115.52/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.62

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