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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,289.23 and 635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,289.23 and 635.95 is: 877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,289.23 = 635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,289.23 = 635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,289.23 × 635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 819,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,886.73/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.03

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