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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.62, 1,289.70 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.62, 1,289.70 and 541.56 is: 747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.62 : 1,289.70 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.62/1,289.70 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.62x = 1,289.70 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.62x = 698,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,449.93/934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.31

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