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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.12, 1,289.14 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.12, 1,289.14 and 541.24 is: 746.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.12 : 1,289.14 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.12/1,289.14 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.12x = 1,289.14 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.12x = 697,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,734.13/934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.94

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