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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.34, 1,290.81 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.34, 1,290.81 and 542.28 is: 748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.34 : 1,290.81 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.34/1,290.81 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.34x = 1,290.81 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.34x = 699,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,980.45/935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.37

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