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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,290.94 and 701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,290.94 and 701.56 is: 968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,290.94 = 701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,290.94 = 701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,290.94 × 701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 905,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,671.87/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.80

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