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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,287.90 and 777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,287.90 and 777.06 is: 1,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,287.90 = 777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,287.90 = 777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,287.90 × 777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 1,000,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,775.57/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.26

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