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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,288.08 and 856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,288.08 and 856.08 is: 1,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,288.08 = 856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,288.08 = 856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,288.08 × 856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 1,102,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,699.53/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.97

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