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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.13, 1,289.32 and 535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.13, 1,289.32 and 535.71 is: 739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.13 : 1,289.32 = 535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.13/1,289.32 = 535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.13x = 1,289.32 × 535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.13x = 690,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,705.11/934.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.41

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