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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.25, 1,288.64 and 540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.25, 1,288.64 and 540.99 is: 746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.25 : 1,288.64 = 540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.25/1,288.64 = 540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.25x = 1,288.64 × 540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.25x = 697,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,142.71/934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.21

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