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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,288.87 and 541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,288.87 and 541.07 is: 746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,288.87 = 541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,288.87 = 541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,288.87 × 541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 697,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,361.09/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.62

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