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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.22, 1,289.13 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.22, 1,289.13 and 561.12 is: 774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.22 : 1,289.13 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.22/1,289.13 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.22x = 1,289.13 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.22x = 723,356.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,356.63/934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.29

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