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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.72, 1,402.80 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.72, 1,402.80 and 610.72 is: 916.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.72 : 1,402.80 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.72/1,402.80 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.72x = 1,402.80 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.72x = 856,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,718.02/934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.55

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