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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.09, 1,290.35 and 542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.09, 1,290.35 and 542.10 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.09 : 1,290.35 = 542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.09/1,290.35 = 542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.09x = 1,290.35 × 542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.09x = 699,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,496.02/935.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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