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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.17, 1,289.18 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.17, 1,289.18 and 541.22 is: 746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.17 : 1,289.18 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.17/1,289.18 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.17x = 1,289.18 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.17x = 697,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,724.91/934.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.90

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