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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934, 1,400.76 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934, 1,400.76 and 284.56 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934 : 1,400.76 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934/1,400.76 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934x = 1,400.76 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934x = 398,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,600.27/934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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