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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.40, 1,401.74 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.40, 1,401.74 and 501.32 is: 752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.40 : 1,401.74 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.40/1,401.74 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.40x = 1,401.74 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.40x = 702,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,720.30/934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.06

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