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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,288.81 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,288.81 and 561.08 is: 773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,288.81 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,288.81 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,288.81 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 723,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,125.51/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.96

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