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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,290.42 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,290.42 and 542.16 is: 748.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,290.42 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,290.42 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,290.42 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 699,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,614.11/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.22

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