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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,289.42 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,289.42 and 541.36 is: 747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,289.42 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,289.42 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,289.42 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 698,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,040.41/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.24

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