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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.15, 1,289.25 and 541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.15, 1,289.25 and 541.09 is: 746.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.15 : 1,289.25 = 541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.15/1,289.25 = 541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.15x = 1,289.25 × 541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.15x = 697,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,600.28/934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.78

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