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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,402.89 and 544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,402.89 and 544.81 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,402.89 = 544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,402.89 = 544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,402.89 × 544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 764,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,308.50/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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