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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,401.13 and 517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,401.13 and 517.87 is: 776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,401.13 = 517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,401.13 = 517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,401.13 × 517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 725,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,598.74/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.80

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