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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,289.07 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,289.07 and 561.14 is: 774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,289.07 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,289.07 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,289.07 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 723,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,348.74/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.23

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