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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.26, 1,290.69 and 542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.26, 1,290.69 and 542.26 is: 748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.26 : 1,290.69 = 542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.26/1,290.69 = 542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.26x = 1,290.69 × 542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.26x = 699,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,889.56/935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.34

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