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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,401.80 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,401.80 and 610.52 is: 915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,401.80 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,401.80 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,401.80 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 855,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,816.87/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.79

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