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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.93, 1,290.09 and 541.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.93, 1,290.09 and 541.81 is: 747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.93 : 1,290.09 = 541.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.93/1,290.09 = 541.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.93x = 1,290.09 × 541.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.93x = 698,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,983.66/934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.63

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