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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.62, 1,402.20 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.62, 1,402.20 and 387.06 is: 580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.62 : 1,402.20 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.62/1,402.20 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.62x = 1,402.20 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.62x = 542,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,735.53/934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.70

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