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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,287.36 and 723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,287.36 and 723.42 is: 997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,287.36 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,287.36 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,287.36 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 931,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,301.97/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.09

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