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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,401.84 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,401.84 and 524.04 is: 786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,401.84 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,401.84 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,401.84 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 734,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,620.23/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.46

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