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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.76, 1,290.43 and 562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.76, 1,290.43 and 562.03 is: 775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.76 : 1,290.43 = 562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.76/1,290.43 = 562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.76x = 1,290.43 × 562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.76x = 725,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,257.85/934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.87

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