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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.01, 1,289.40 and 723.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.01, 1,289.40 and 723.71 is: 999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.01 : 1,289.40 = 723.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.01/1,289.40 = 723.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.01x = 1,289.40 × 723.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.01x = 933,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,147.35/934.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.08

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