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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.91, 1,289.74 and 635.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.91, 1,289.74 and 635.79 is: 877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.91 : 1,289.74 = 635.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.91/1,289.74 = 635.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.91x = 1,289.74 × 635.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.91x = 820,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,003.79/934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.09

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