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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,288.62 and 724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,288.62 and 724.32 is: 999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,288.62 = 724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,288.62 = 724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,288.62 × 724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 933,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,373.24/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.24

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