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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,290.43 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,290.43 and 542.09 is: 748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,290.43 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,290.43 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,290.43 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 699,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,533.10/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.13

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