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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.29, 1,289.30 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.29, 1,289.30 and 536.02 is: 739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.29 : 1,289.30 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.29/1,289.30 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.29x = 1,289.30 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.29x = 691,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,090.19/934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.69

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