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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.79, 1,291.21 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.79, 1,291.21 and 542.76 is: 748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.79 : 1,291.21 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.79/1,291.21 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.79x = 1,291.21 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.79x = 700,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,817.14/935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.90

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