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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.48, 1,290.97 and 515.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.48, 1,290.97 and 515.85 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.48 : 1,290.97 = 515.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.48/1,290.97 = 515.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.48x = 1,290.97 × 515.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.48x = 665,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,944.94/935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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