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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.77, 1,289.98 and 515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.77, 1,289.98 and 515.12 is: 710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.77 : 1,289.98 = 515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.77/1,289.98 = 515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.77x = 1,289.98 × 515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.77x = 664,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,485.79/934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.86

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