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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.66, 1,291.28 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.66, 1,291.28 and 542.68 is: 748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.66 : 1,291.28 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.66/1,291.28 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.66x = 1,291.28 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.66x = 700,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,745.89/935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.93

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