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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.35, 1,289.56 and 541.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.35, 1,289.56 and 541.61 is: 747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.35 : 1,289.56 = 541.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.35/1,289.56 = 541.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.35x = 1,289.56 × 541.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.35x = 698,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,438.59/934.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.51

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