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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,400.82 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,400.82 and 547.96 is: 821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,400.82 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,400.82 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,400.82 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 767,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,593.33/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.31

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