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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.83, 1,290.06 and 515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.83, 1,290.06 and 515.17 is: 710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.83 : 1,290.06 = 515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.83/1,290.06 = 515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.83x = 1,290.06 × 515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.83x = 664,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,591.18/934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.93

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