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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.97, 1,290.23 and 536.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.97, 1,290.23 and 536.62 is: 740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.97 : 1,290.23 = 536.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.97/1,290.23 = 536.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.97x = 1,290.23 × 536.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.97x = 692,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,361.97/934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.52

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