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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,289.31 and 541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,289.31 and 541.34 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,289.31 = 541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,289.31 = 541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,289.31 × 541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 697,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,951.85/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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