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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.07, 1,290.63 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.07, 1,290.63 and 542.34 is: 748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.07 : 1,290.63 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.07/1,290.63 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.07x = 1,290.63 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.07x = 699,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,960.27/935.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.56

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