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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.60, 1,291.08 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.60, 1,291.08 and 542.48 is: 748.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.60 : 1,291.08 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.60/1,291.08 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.60x = 1,291.08 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.60x = 700,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,385.08/935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.59

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