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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.61, 1,289.74 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.61, 1,289.74 and 541.62 is: 747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.61 : 1,289.74 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.61/1,289.74 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.61x = 1,289.74 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.61x = 698,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,548.98/934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.42

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