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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.59, 1,290.04 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.59, 1,290.04 and 541.54 is: 747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.59 : 1,290.04 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.59/1,290.04 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.59x = 1,290.04 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.59x = 698,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,611.57/934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.50

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