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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.88, 1,290.05 and 541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.88, 1,290.05 and 541.83 is: 747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.88 : 1,290.05 = 541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.88/1,290.05 = 541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.88x = 1,290.05 × 541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.88x = 698,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,985.08/934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.67

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