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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.98, 1,290.18 and 542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.98, 1,290.18 and 542.14 is: 748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.98 : 1,290.18 = 542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.98/1,290.18 = 542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.98x = 1,290.18 × 542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.98x = 699,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,458.19/934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.10

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