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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,289.54 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,289.54 and 541.48 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,289.54 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,289.54 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,289.54 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 698,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,260.12/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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