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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,402.06 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,402.06 and 524.44 is: 786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,402.06 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,402.06 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,402.06 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 735,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,296.35/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.83

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