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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,399.77 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,399.77 and 548.52 is: 821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,399.77 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,399.77 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,399.77 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 767,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,801.84/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.99

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