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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,399.19 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,399.19 and 543.04 is: 813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,399.19 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,399.19 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,399.19 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 759,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,809.92/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.48

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