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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.18, 1,289.18 and 561.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.18, 1,289.18 and 561.17 is: 774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.18 : 1,289.18 = 561.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.18/1,289.18 = 561.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.18x = 1,289.18 × 561.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.18x = 723,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,449.14/934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.42

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