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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,290 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,290 and 542.03 is: 748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,290 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,290 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,290 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 699,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,221.93/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.00

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