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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.22, 1,289.21 and 541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.22, 1,289.21 and 541.23 is: 746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.22 : 1,289.21 = 541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.22/1,289.21 = 541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.22x = 1,289.21 × 541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.22x = 697,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,756.42/934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.89

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