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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,289.16 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,289.16 and 561.36 is: 774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,289.16 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,289.16 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,289.16 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 723,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,682.86/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.41

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