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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.63, 1,289.79 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.63, 1,289.79 and 520.63 is: 718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.63 : 1,289.79 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.63/1,289.79 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.63x = 1,289.79 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.63x = 671,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,503.37/934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.47

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