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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.92, 1,291.74 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.92, 1,291.74 and 543.04 is: 749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.92 : 1,291.74 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.92/1,291.74 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.92x = 1,291.74 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.92x = 701,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,466.49/935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.49

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