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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.86, 1,401.57 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.86, 1,401.57 and 421.50 is: 631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.86 : 1,401.57 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.86/1,401.57 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.86x = 1,401.57 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.86x = 590,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,761.76/934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.93

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