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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.55, 1,289.69 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.55, 1,289.69 and 536.16 is: 739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.55 : 1,289.69 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.55/1,289.69 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.55x = 1,289.69 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.55x = 691,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,477.51/934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.91

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