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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,288.98 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,288.98 and 561.12 is: 774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,288.98 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,288.98 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,288.98 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 723,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,272.46/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.15

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