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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.65, 1,289.79 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.65, 1,289.79 and 541.65 is: 747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.65 : 1,289.79 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.65/1,289.79 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.65x = 1,289.79 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.65x = 698,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,614.75/934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.46

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