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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,289.26 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,289.26 and 541.28 is: 746.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,289.26 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,289.26 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,289.26 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 697,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,850.65/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.94

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