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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,290.06 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,290.06 and 536.48 is: 740.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,290.06 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,290.06 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,290.06 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 692,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,084.94/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.37

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