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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,290.28 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,290.28 and 521.04 is: 718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,290.28 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,290.28 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,290.28 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 672,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,287.49/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.99

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