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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,402.05 and 544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,402.05 and 544.55 is: 817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,402.05 = 544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,402.05 = 544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,402.05 × 544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 763,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,486.33/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.30

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