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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.76, 1,289.96 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.76, 1,289.96 and 515.04 is: 710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.76 : 1,289.96 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.76/1,289.96 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.76x = 1,289.96 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.76x = 664,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,381.00/934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.75

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