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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,290.14 and 561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,290.14 and 561.83 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,290.14 = 561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,290.14 = 561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,290.14 × 561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 724,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,830.10/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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