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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.41, 1,399.59 and 608.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.41, 1,399.59 and 608.79 is: 911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.41 : 1,399.59 = 608.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.41/1,399.59 = 608.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.41x = 1,399.59 × 608.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.41x = 852,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,056.40/934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.87

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