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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.13, 1,290.47 and 521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.13, 1,290.47 and 521.13 is: 719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.13 : 1,290.47 = 521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.13/1,290.47 = 521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.13x = 1,290.47 × 521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.13x = 672,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,502.63/935.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.15

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