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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.96, 1,290.30 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.96, 1,290.30 and 542.12 is: 748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.96 : 1,290.30 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.96/1,290.30 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.96x = 1,290.30 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.96x = 699,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,497.44/934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.16

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