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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,288.44 and 712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,288.44 and 712.56 is: 982.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,288.44 = 712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,288.44 = 712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,288.44 × 712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 918,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,090.81/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.88

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