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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.42, 1,290.89 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.42, 1,290.89 and 542.68 is: 748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.42 : 1,290.89 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.42/1,290.89 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.42x = 1,290.89 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.42x = 700,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,531.02/935.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.89

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