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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.45, 1,290.63 and 542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.45, 1,290.63 and 542.40 is: 748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.45 : 1,290.63 = 542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.45/1,290.63 = 542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.45x = 1,290.63 × 542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.45x = 700,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,034.91/935.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.34

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