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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.72, 1,289.96 and 520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.72, 1,289.96 and 520.72 is: 718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.72 : 1,289.96 = 520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.72/1,289.96 = 520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.72x = 1,289.96 × 520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.72x = 671,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,707.97/934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.62

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