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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.64, 1,289.79 and 541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.64, 1,289.79 and 541.73 is: 747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.64 : 1,289.79 = 541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.64/1,289.79 = 541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.64x = 1,289.79 × 541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.64x = 698,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,717.94/934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.58

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