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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,290.08 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,290.08 and 541.47 is: 747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,290.08 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,290.08 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,290.08 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 698,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,536.91/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.48

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