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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934, 1,289.15 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934, 1,289.15 and 579.99 is: 800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934 : 1,289.15 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934/1,289.15 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934x = 1,289.15 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934x = 747,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,694.11/934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.53

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