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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.47, 1,289.07 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.47, 1,289.07 and 685.44 is: 945.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.47 : 1,289.07 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.47/1,289.07 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.47x = 1,289.07 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.47x = 883,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,580.14/934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.54

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