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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.14, 1,290.48 and 542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.14, 1,290.48 and 542.20 is: 748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.14 : 1,290.48 = 542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.14/1,290.48 = 542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.14x = 1,290.48 × 542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.14x = 699,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,698.26/935.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.23

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