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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.23, 1,289.10 and 584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.23, 1,289.10 and 584.91 is: 807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.23 : 1,289.10 = 584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.23/1,289.10 = 584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.23x = 1,289.10 × 584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.23x = 754,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,007.48/934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.09

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