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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.49, 1,289.70 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.49, 1,289.70 and 541.53 is: 747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.49 : 1,289.70 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.49/1,289.70 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.49x = 1,289.70 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.49x = 698,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,411.24/934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.38

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