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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,398.96 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,398.96 and 608.88 is: 911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,398.96 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,398.96 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,398.96 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 851,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,798.76/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.68

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