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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,289.43 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,289.43 and 530.72 is: 732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,289.43 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,289.43 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,289.43 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 684,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,326.29/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.29

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