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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,291.71 and 543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,291.71 and 543.19 is: 749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,291.71 = 543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,291.71 = 543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,291.71 × 543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 701,643.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,643.95/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.67

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