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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.21, 1,289.06 and 541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.21, 1,289.06 and 541.16 is: 746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.21 : 1,289.06 = 541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.21/1,289.06 = 541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.21x = 1,289.06 × 541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.21x = 697,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,581.26/934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.71

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