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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,400.10 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,400.10 and 688.88 is: 1,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,400.10 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,400.10 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,400.10 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 964,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,500.89/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.35

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