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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.18, 1,289.11 and 535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.18, 1,289.11 and 535.84 is: 739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.18 : 1,289.11 = 535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.18/1,289.11 = 535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.18x = 1,289.11 × 535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.18x = 690,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,756.70/934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.43

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