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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,290.87 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,290.87 and 769.50 is: 1,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,290.87 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,290.87 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,290.87 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 993,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,324.47/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.67

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