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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.78, 1,289.37 and 585.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.78, 1,289.37 and 585.22 is: 807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.78 : 1,289.37 = 585.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.78/1,289.37 = 585.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.78x = 1,289.37 × 585.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.78x = 754,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,565.11/934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.21

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