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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.47, 1,290.94 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.47, 1,290.94 and 515.86 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.47 : 1,290.94 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.47/1,290.94 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.47x = 1,290.94 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.47x = 665,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,935.27/935.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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