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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.61, 1,401.30 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.61, 1,401.30 and 605.75 is: 908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.61 : 1,401.30 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.61/1,401.30 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.61x = 1,401.30 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.61x = 848,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,830.47/934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.22

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