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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,291.04 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,291.04 and 542.64 is: 748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,291.04 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,291.04 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,291.04 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 700,569.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,569.95/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.66

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