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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.23, 1,289.76 and 655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.23, 1,289.76 and 655.32 is: 904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.23 : 1,289.76 = 655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.23/1,289.76 = 655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.23x = 1,289.76 × 655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.23x = 845,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,205.52/934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.71

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