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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.54, 1,289.64 and 536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.54, 1,289.64 and 536.27 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.54 : 1,289.64 = 536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.54/1,289.64 = 536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.54x = 1,289.64 × 536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.54x = 691,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,598.47/934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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