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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.17, 1,289.37 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.17, 1,289.37 and 561.36 is: 774.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.17 : 1,289.37 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.17/1,289.37 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.17x = 1,289.37 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.17x = 723,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,800.74/934.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.81

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