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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,399.58 and 641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,399.58 and 641.52 is: 960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,399.58 = 641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,399.58 = 641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,399.58 × 641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 897,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,857.76/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.54

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