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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.96, 1,289.84 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.96, 1,289.84 and 561.76 is: 774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.96 : 1,289.84 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.96/1,289.84 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.96x = 1,289.84 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.96x = 724,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,580.52/934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.99

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