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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.57, 1,399.02 and 759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.57, 1,399.02 and 759.61 is: 1,137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.57 : 1,399.02 = 759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.57/1,399.02 = 759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.57x = 1,399.02 × 759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.57x = 1,062,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,709.58/934.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.11

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