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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.97, 1,401.98 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.97, 1,401.98 and 545.06 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.97 : 1,401.98 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.97/1,401.98 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.97x = 1,401.98 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.97x = 764,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,157.57/934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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