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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.25, 1,289.34 and 636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.25, 1,289.34 and 636.14 is: 877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.25 : 1,289.34 = 636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.25/1,289.34 = 636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.25x = 1,289.34 × 636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.25x = 820,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,203.97/934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.93

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