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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.75, 1,289.96 and 520.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.75, 1,289.96 and 520.75 is: 718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.75 : 1,289.96 = 520.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.75/1,289.96 = 520.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.75x = 1,289.96 × 520.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.75x = 671,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,746.67/934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.64

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