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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.26, 1,289.21 and 561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.26, 1,289.21 and 561.25 is: 774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.26 : 1,289.21 = 561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.26/1,289.21 = 561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.26x = 1,289.21 × 561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.26x = 723,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,569.11/934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.48

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