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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,289.49 and 541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,289.49 and 541.77 is: 747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,289.49 = 541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,289.49 = 541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,289.49 × 541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 698,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,607.00/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.33

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