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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.88, 1,290.13 and 520.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.88, 1,290.13 and 520.88 is: 718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.88 : 1,290.13 = 520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.88/1,290.13 = 520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.88x = 1,290.13 × 520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.88x = 671,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,995.16/934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.81

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