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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.97, 1,290.24 and 515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.97, 1,290.24 and 515.36 is: 711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.97 : 1,290.24 = 515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.97/1,290.24 = 515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.97x = 1,290.24 × 515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.97x = 664,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,938.09/934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.19

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