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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.05, 1,288.77 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.05, 1,288.77 and 560.97 is: 774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.05 : 1,288.77 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.05/1,288.77 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.05x = 1,288.77 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.05x = 722,961.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,961.31/934.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.01

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