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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.37, 1,290.60 and 542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.37, 1,290.60 and 542.32 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.37 : 1,290.60 = 542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.37/1,290.60 = 542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.37x = 1,290.60 × 542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.37x = 699,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,918.19/935.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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