Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.94, 1,399.37 and 523.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 934.94, 1,399.37 and 523.05 is: 782.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
934.94 : 1,399.37 = 523.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
934.94/1,399.37 = 523.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
934.94x = 1,399.37 × 523.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
934.94x = 731,937.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,937.86/934.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782.88
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