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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.49, 1,290.68 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.49, 1,290.68 and 542.44 is: 748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.49 : 1,290.68 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.49/1,290.68 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.49x = 1,290.68 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.49x = 700,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,113.19/935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.39

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