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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.95, 1,291.69 and 516.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.95, 1,291.69 and 516.34 is: 712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.95 : 1,291.69 = 516.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.95/1,291.69 = 516.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.95x = 1,291.69 × 516.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.95x = 666,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,948.63/935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.59

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