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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.35, 1,290.80 and 515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.35, 1,290.80 and 515.72 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.35 : 1,290.80 = 515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.35/1,290.80 = 515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.35x = 1,290.80 × 515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.35x = 665,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,695.89/935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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