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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,289.23 and 541.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,289.23 and 541.39 is: 746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,289.23 = 541.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,289.23 = 541.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,289.23 × 541.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 697,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,976.23/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.99

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