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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.11, 1,290.53 and 515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.11, 1,290.53 and 515.54 is: 711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.11 : 1,290.53 = 515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.11/1,290.53 = 515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.11x = 1,290.53 × 515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.11x = 665,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,319.84/935.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.49

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