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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,290.30 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,290.30 and 521 is: 718.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,290.30 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,290.30 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,290.30 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 672,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,246.30/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.98

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