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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,290.81 and 515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,290.81 and 515.73 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,290.81 = 515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,290.81 = 515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,290.81 × 515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 665,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,711.77/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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