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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.72, 1,291.51 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.72, 1,291.51 and 542.97 is: 749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.72 : 1,291.51 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.72/1,291.51 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.72x = 1,291.51 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.72x = 701,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,251.18/935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.42

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