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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,290.53 and 542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,290.53 and 542.50 is: 748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,290.53 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,290.53 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,290.53 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 700,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,110.65/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.34

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