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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.82, 1,290.11 and 561.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.82, 1,290.11 and 561.79 is: 775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.82 : 1,290.11 = 561.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.82/1,290.11 = 561.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.82x = 1,290.11 × 561.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.82x = 724,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,770.90/934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.31

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