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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.63, 1,289.79 and 514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.63, 1,289.79 and 514.97 is: 710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.63 : 1,289.79 = 514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.63/1,289.79 = 514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.63x = 1,289.79 × 514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.63x = 664,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,203.16/934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.66

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