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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.10, 1,290.59 and 542.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.10, 1,290.59 and 542.15 is: 748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.10 : 1,290.59 = 542.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.10/1,290.59 = 542.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.10x = 1,290.59 × 542.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.10x = 699,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,684.20/935.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.25

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