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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.62, 1,289.97 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.62, 1,289.97 and 584.70 is: 807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.62 : 1,289.97 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.62/1,289.97 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.62x = 1,289.97 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.62x = 754,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,245.46/934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.01

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