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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.02, 1,290.36 and 515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.02, 1,290.36 and 515.43 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.02 : 1,290.36 = 515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.02/1,290.36 = 515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.02x = 1,290.36 × 515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.02x = 665,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,092.19/935.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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