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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,290.18 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,290.18 and 542.04 is: 748.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,290.18 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,290.18 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,290.18 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 699,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,329.17/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.11

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