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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,291.61 and 542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,291.61 and 542.90 is: 749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,291.61 = 542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,291.61 = 542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,291.61 × 542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 701,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,219.66/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.31

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