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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.62, 1,401.92 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.62, 1,401.92 and 421.02 is: 631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.62 : 1,401.92 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.62/1,401.92 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.62x = 1,401.92 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.62x = 590,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,236.36/934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.53

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