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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.44, 1,290.94 and 515.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.44, 1,290.94 and 515.81 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.44 : 1,290.94 = 515.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.44/1,290.94 = 515.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.44x = 1,290.94 × 515.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.44x = 665,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,881.70/935.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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