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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.24, 1,289.08 and 585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.24, 1,289.08 and 585.40 is: 807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.24 : 1,289.08 = 585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.24/1,289.08 = 585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.24x = 1,289.08 × 585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.24x = 754,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,627.43/934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.74

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