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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.38, 1,401.11 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.38, 1,401.11 and 544.52 is: 816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.38 : 1,401.11 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.38/1,401.11 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.38x = 1,401.11 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.38x = 762,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,922.69/934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.50

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