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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.58, 1,289.58 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.58, 1,289.58 and 541.60 is: 747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.58 : 1,289.58 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.58/1,289.58 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.58x = 1,289.58 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.58x = 698,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,436.53/934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.33

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