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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.83, 1,289.97 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.83, 1,289.97 and 541.80 is: 747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.83 : 1,289.97 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.83/1,289.97 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.83x = 1,289.97 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.83x = 698,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,905.75/934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.63

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