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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,401.90 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,401.90 and 608.20 is: 912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,401.90 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,401.90 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,401.90 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 852,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,635.58/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.30

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