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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.64, 1,289.81 and 514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.64, 1,289.81 and 514.98 is: 710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.64 : 1,289.81 = 514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.64/1,289.81 = 514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.64x = 1,289.81 × 514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.64x = 664,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,223.78/934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.67

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