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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.39, 1,289.17 and 541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.39, 1,289.17 and 541.34 is: 746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.39 : 1,289.17 = 541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.39/1,289.17 = 541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.39x = 1,289.17 × 541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.39x = 697,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,883.50/934.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.88

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