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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.97, 1,402.50 and 688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.97, 1,402.50 and 688.46 is: 1,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.97 : 1,402.50 = 688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.97/1,402.50 = 688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.97x = 1,402.50 × 688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.97x = 965,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,565.15/934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.72

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