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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,289.58 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,289.58 and 584.96 is: 807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,289.58 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,289.58 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,289.58 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 754,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,352.72/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.42

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