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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.06, 1,290.31 and 542.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.06, 1,290.31 and 542.11 is: 748.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.06 : 1,290.31 = 542.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.06/1,290.31 = 542.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.06x = 1,290.31 × 542.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.06x = 699,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,494.54/935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.07

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