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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.03, 1,288.86 and 540.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.03, 1,288.86 and 540.91 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.03 : 1,288.86 = 540.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.03/1,288.86 = 540.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.03x = 1,288.86 × 540.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.03x = 697,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,157.26/934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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