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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.14, 1,289.09 and 535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.14, 1,289.09 and 535.87 is: 739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.14 : 1,289.09 = 535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.14/1,289.09 = 535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.14x = 1,289.09 × 535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.14x = 690,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,784.66/934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.49

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