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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,289.25 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,289.25 and 619.92 is: 855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,289.25 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,289.25 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,289.25 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 799,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,231.86/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.25

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