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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,397.92 and 768.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,397.92 and 768.11 is: 1,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,397.92 = 768.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,397.92 = 768.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,397.92 × 768.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 1,073,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,752.66/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.99

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