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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.70, 1,289.78 and 541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.70, 1,289.78 and 541.64 is: 747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.70 : 1,289.78 = 541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.70/1,289.78 = 541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.70x = 1,289.78 × 541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.70x = 698,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,596.44/934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.40

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