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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,289.22 and 541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,289.22 and 541.43 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,289.22 = 541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,289.22 = 541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,289.22 × 541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 698,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,022.38/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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