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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.66, 1,290.73 and 701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.66, 1,290.73 and 701.38 is: 968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.66 : 1,290.73 = 701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.66/1,290.73 = 701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.66x = 1,290.73 × 701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.66x = 905,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,292.21/934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.58

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