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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.01, 1,288.87 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.01, 1,288.87 and 561 is: 774.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.01 : 1,288.87 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.01/1,288.87 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.01x = 1,288.87 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.01x = 723,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,054.67/934.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.14

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