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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.59, 1,289.74 and 561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.59, 1,289.74 and 561.58 is: 774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.59 : 1,289.74 = 561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.59/1,289.74 = 561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.59x = 1,289.74 × 561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.59x = 724,287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,287.11/934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.98

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