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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,286.82 and 823.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,286.82 and 823.68 is: 1,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,286.82 = 823.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,286.82 = 823.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,286.82 × 823.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 1,059,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,927.90/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.71

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