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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.24, 1,288.56 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.24, 1,288.56 and 541.12 is: 746.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.24 : 1,288.56 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.24/1,288.56 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.24x = 1,288.56 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.24x = 697,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,265.59/934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.35

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