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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.66, 1,289.82 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.66, 1,289.82 and 541.54 is: 747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.66 : 1,289.82 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.66/1,289.82 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.66x = 1,289.82 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.66x = 698,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,489.12/934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.32

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