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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.54, 1,291.02 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.54, 1,291.02 and 542.54 is: 748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.54 : 1,291.02 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.54/1,291.02 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.54x = 1,291.02 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.54x = 700,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,429.99/935.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.69

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