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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.40, 1,401.14 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.40, 1,401.14 and 544.54 is: 816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.40 : 1,401.14 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.40/1,401.14 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.40x = 1,401.14 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.40x = 762,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,974.63/934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.54

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