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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.65, 1,289.51 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.65, 1,289.51 and 541.60 is: 747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.65 : 1,289.51 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.65/1,289.51 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.65x = 1,289.51 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.65x = 698,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,398.62/934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.23

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