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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.98, 1,390.59 and 916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.98, 1,390.59 and 916.56 is: 1,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.98 : 1,390.59 = 916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.98/1,390.59 = 916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.98x = 1,390.59 × 916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.98x = 1,274,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,554.59/934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.19

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