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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,288.92 and 541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,288.92 and 541.02 is: 746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,288.92 = 541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,288.92 = 541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,288.92 × 541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 697,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,331.50/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.54

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