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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.81, 1,289.97 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.81, 1,289.97 and 541.86 is: 747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.81 : 1,289.97 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.81/1,289.97 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.81x = 1,289.97 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.81x = 698,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,984.04/934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.73

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