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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.44, 1,399.98 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.44, 1,399.98 and 609 is: 912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.44 : 1,399.98 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.44/1,399.98 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.44x = 1,399.98 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.44x = 852,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,587.82/934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.41

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