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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.51, 1,291.04 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.51, 1,291.04 and 542.52 is: 748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.51 : 1,291.04 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.51/1,291.04 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.51x = 1,291.04 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.51x = 700,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,412.31/935.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.70

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