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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.86, 1,290.18 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.86, 1,290.18 and 562.02 is: 775.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.86 : 1,290.18 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.86/1,290.18 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.86x = 1,290.18 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.86x = 725,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,106.96/934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.63

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