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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,289.76 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,289.76 and 561.60 is: 774.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,289.76 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,289.76 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,289.76 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 724,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,329.22/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.95

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