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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,289.18 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,289.18 and 541.28 is: 747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,289.18 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,289.18 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,289.18 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 697,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,807.35/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.10

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