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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,289.62 and 585.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,289.62 and 585.22 is: 807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,289.62 = 585.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,289.62 = 585.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,289.62 × 585.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 754,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,711.42/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.61

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