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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,398.47 and 687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,398.47 and 687.15 is: 1,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,398.47 = 687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,398.47 = 687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,398.47 × 687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 960,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,955.22/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.31

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