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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.33, 1,290.75 and 542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.33, 1,290.75 and 542.35 is: 748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.33 : 1,290.75 = 542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.33/1,290.75 = 542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.33x = 1,290.75 × 542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.33x = 700,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,038.26/935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.44

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