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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.72, 1,289.49 and 561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.72, 1,289.49 and 561.06 is: 774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.72 : 1,289.49 = 561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.72/1,289.49 = 561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.72x = 1,289.49 × 561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.72x = 723,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,479.16/934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.01

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