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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.36, 1,289.70 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.36, 1,289.70 and 541.48 is: 747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.36 : 1,289.70 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.36/1,289.70 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.36x = 1,289.70 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.36x = 698,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,346.76/934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.41

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