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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.78, 1,290.02 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.78, 1,290.02 and 536.52 is: 740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.78 : 1,290.02 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.78/1,290.02 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.78x = 1,290.02 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.78x = 692,121.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,121.53/934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.41

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