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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,402.17 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,402.17 and 612.20 is: 918.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,402.17 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,402.17 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,402.17 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 858,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,401.46/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.29

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