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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,289.07 and 561.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,289.07 and 561.01 is: 774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,289.07 = 561.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,289.07 = 561.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,289.07 × 561.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 723,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,181.16/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.27

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