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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.49, 1,290.92 and 515.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.49, 1,290.92 and 515.82 is: 711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.49 : 1,290.92 = 515.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.49/1,290.92 = 515.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.49x = 1,290.92 × 515.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.49x = 665,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,883.97/935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.80

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