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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.58, 1,289.70 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.58, 1,289.70 and 536.13 is: 739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.58 : 1,289.70 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.58/1,289.70 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.58x = 1,289.70 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.58x = 691,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,446.86/934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.85

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