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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.90, 1,290.06 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.90, 1,290.06 and 541.86 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.90 : 1,290.06 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.90/1,290.06 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.90x = 1,290.06 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.90x = 699,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,031.91/934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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