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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,287.90 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,287.90 and 650.94 is: 896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,287.90 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,287.90 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,287.90 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 838,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,340.80/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.82

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