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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.58, 1,402.44 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.58, 1,402.44 and 545.36 is: 818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.58 : 1,402.44 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.58/1,402.44 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.58x = 1,402.44 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.58x = 764,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,834.68/934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.37

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