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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.94, 1,290.33 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.94, 1,290.33 and 542.09 is: 748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.94 : 1,290.33 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.94/1,290.33 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.94x = 1,290.33 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.94x = 699,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,478.22/934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.15

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