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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.89, 1,403.37 and 545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.89, 1,403.37 and 545.35 is: 818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.89 : 1,403.37 = 545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.89/1,403.37 = 545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.89x = 1,403.37 × 545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.89x = 765,324.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,324.32/934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.62

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