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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.35, 1,290.94 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.35, 1,290.94 and 542.70 is: 749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.35 : 1,290.94 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.35/1,290.94 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.35x = 1,290.94 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.35x = 700,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,591.78/935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.02

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