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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,288.62 and 685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,288.62 and 685.67 is: 945.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,288.62 = 685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,288.62 = 685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,288.62 × 685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 883,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,561.63/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.61

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