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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,290.26 and 515.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,290.26 and 515.37 is: 711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,290.26 = 515.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,290.26 = 515.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,290.26 × 515.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 664,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,967.42/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.16

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