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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.23, 1,402.74 and 524.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.23, 1,402.74 and 524.19 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.23 : 1,402.74 = 524.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.23/1,402.74 = 524.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.23x = 1,402.74 × 524.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.23x = 735,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,302.28/934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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