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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,290.30 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,290.30 and 542.16 is: 747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,290.30 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,290.30 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,290.30 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 699,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,549.05/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.96

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