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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.03, 1,290.34 and 542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.03, 1,290.34 and 542.13 is: 748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.03 : 1,290.34 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.03/1,290.34 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.03x = 1,290.34 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.03x = 699,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,532.02/935.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.14

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