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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.43, 1,289.52 and 561.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.43, 1,289.52 and 561.42 is: 774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.43 : 1,289.52 = 561.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.43/1,289.52 = 561.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.43x = 1,289.52 × 561.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.43x = 723,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,962.32/934.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.76

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