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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.30, 1,289.16 and 635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.30, 1,289.16 and 635.80 is: 877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.30 : 1,289.16 = 635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.30/1,289.16 = 635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.30x = 1,289.16 × 635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.30x = 819,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,647.93/934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.29

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