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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.24, 1,290.62 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.24, 1,290.62 and 515.60 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.24 : 1,290.62 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.24/1,290.62 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.24x = 1,290.62 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.24x = 665,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,441.09/935.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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