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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.13, 1,290.50 and 542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.13, 1,290.50 and 542.08 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.13 : 1,290.50 = 542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.13/1,290.50 = 542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.13x = 1,290.50 × 542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.13x = 699,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,554.24/935.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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