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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,290.88 and 542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,290.88 and 542.24 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,290.88 = 542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,290.88 = 542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,290.88 × 542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 699,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,966.77/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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