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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.83, 1,289.97 and 561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.83, 1,289.97 and 561.71 is: 775.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.83 : 1,289.97 = 561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.83/1,289.97 = 561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.83x = 1,289.97 × 561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.83x = 724,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,582.60/934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.10

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