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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.49, 1,290.03 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.49, 1,290.03 and 541.44 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.49 : 1,290.03 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.49/1,290.03 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.49x = 1,290.03 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.49x = 698,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,473.84/934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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