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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.03, 1,288.96 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.03, 1,288.96 and 561.33 is: 774.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.03 : 1,288.96 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.03/1,288.96 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.03x = 1,288.96 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.03x = 723,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,533.67/934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.64

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