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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.89, 1,290.18 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.89, 1,290.18 and 515.25 is: 711.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.89 : 1,290.18 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.89/1,290.18 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.89x = 1,290.18 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.89x = 664,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,762.46/934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.06

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