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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.05, 1,290.36 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.05, 1,290.36 and 542.30 is: 748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.05 : 1,290.36 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.05/1,290.36 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.05x = 1,290.36 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.05x = 699,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,763.58/935.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.37

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