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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.14, 1,399.50 and 586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.14, 1,399.50 and 586.74 is: 879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.14 : 1,399.50 = 586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.14/1,399.50 = 586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.14x = 1,399.50 × 586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.14x = 821,142.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,142.63/934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.04

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