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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.23, 1,289.30 and 618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.23, 1,289.30 and 618.94 is: 854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.23 : 1,289.30 = 618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.23/1,289.30 = 618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.23x = 1,289.30 × 618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.23x = 797,999.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,999.34/934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.18

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