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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.41, 1,289.48 and 541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.41, 1,289.48 and 541.51 is: 747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.41 : 1,289.48 = 541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.41/1,289.48 = 541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.41x = 1,289.48 × 541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.41x = 698,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,264.44/934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.28

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