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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.24, 1,288.92 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.24, 1,288.92 and 541.20 is: 746.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.24 : 1,288.92 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.24/1,288.92 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.24x = 1,288.92 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.24x = 697,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,563.50/934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.66

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