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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.81, 1,290.05 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.81, 1,290.05 and 515.16 is: 710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.81 : 1,290.05 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.81/1,290.05 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.81x = 1,290.05 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.81x = 664,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,577.25/934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.92

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