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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.48, 1,290.96 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.48, 1,290.96 and 515.84 is: 711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.48 : 1,290.96 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.48/1,290.96 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.48x = 1,290.96 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.48x = 665,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,919.77/935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.85

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