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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.39, 1,401.84 and 832.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.39, 1,401.84 and 832.39 is: 1,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.39 : 1,401.84 = 832.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.39/1,401.84 = 832.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.39x = 1,401.84 × 832.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.39x = 1,166,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,874.09/934.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.81

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