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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,289.73 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,289.73 and 541.62 is: 747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,289.73 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,289.73 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,289.73 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 698,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,543.56/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.31

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