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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,290.10 and 542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,290.10 and 542.08 is: 747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,290.10 = 542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,290.10 = 542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,290.10 × 542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 699,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,337.41/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.83

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