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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.20, 1,288.98 and 561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.20, 1,288.98 and 561.06 is: 774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.20 : 1,288.98 = 561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.20/1,288.98 = 561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.20x = 1,288.98 × 561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.20x = 723,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,195.12/934.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.13

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