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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.87, 1,290.12 and 515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.87, 1,290.12 and 515.24 is: 711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.87 : 1,290.12 = 515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.87/1,290.12 = 515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.87x = 1,290.12 × 515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.87x = 664,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,723.69/934.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.03

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