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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,289.12 and 623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,289.12 and 623.68 is: 860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,289.12 = 623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,289.12 = 623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,289.12 × 623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 803,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,998.36/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.74

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