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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.64, 1,289.37 and 598.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.64, 1,289.37 and 598.34 is: 825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.64 : 1,289.37 = 598.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.64/1,289.37 = 598.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.64x = 1,289.37 × 598.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.64x = 771,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,476.49/934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.43

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