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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.22, 1,289.26 and 541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.22, 1,289.26 and 541.37 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.22 : 1,289.26 = 541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.22/1,289.26 = 541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.22x = 1,289.26 × 541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.22x = 697,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,966.69/934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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