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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.17, 1,401.19 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.17, 1,401.19 and 284.88 is: 427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.17 : 1,401.19 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.17/1,401.19 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.17x = 1,401.19 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.17x = 399,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,171.01/934.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.30

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