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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.96, 1,401.96 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.96, 1,401.96 and 502.32 is: 753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.96 : 1,401.96 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.96/1,401.96 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.96x = 1,401.96 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.96x = 704,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,232.55/934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.22

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