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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.22, 1,289.12 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.22, 1,289.12 and 561.16 is: 774.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.22 : 1,289.12 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.22/1,289.12 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.22x = 1,289.12 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.22x = 723,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,402.58/934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.34

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