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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.99, 1,290.27 and 542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.99, 1,290.27 and 542.05 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.99 : 1,290.27 = 542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.99/1,290.27 = 542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.99x = 1,290.27 × 542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.99x = 699,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,390.85/934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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