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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,291.10 and 655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,291.10 and 655.84 is: 905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,291.10 = 655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,291.10 = 655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,291.10 × 655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 846,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,755.02/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.93

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