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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,288.96 and 584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,288.96 and 584.50 is: 806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,288.96 = 584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,288.96 = 584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,288.96 × 584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 753,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,394.63/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.27

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