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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.88, 1,290.13 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.88, 1,290.13 and 541.92 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.88 : 1,290.13 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.88/1,290.13 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.88x = 1,290.13 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.88x = 699,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,150.73/934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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