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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,289.70 and 541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,289.70 and 541.75 is: 747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,289.70 = 541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,289.70 = 541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,289.70 × 541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 698,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,691.75/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.59

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