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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,290.06 and 541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,290.06 and 541.69 is: 747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,290.06 = 541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,290.06 = 541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,290.06 × 541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 698,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,809.38/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.60

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