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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.53, 1,291.04 and 542.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.53, 1,291.04 and 542.63 is: 748.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.53 : 1,291.04 = 542.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.53/1,291.04 = 542.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.53x = 1,291.04 × 542.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.53x = 700,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,557.04/935.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.83

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