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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.97, 1,290.33 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.97, 1,290.33 and 542.03 is: 748.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.97 : 1,290.33 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.97/1,290.33 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.97x = 1,290.33 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.97x = 699,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,400.80/934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.04

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