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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.95, 1,291.38 and 542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.95, 1,291.38 and 542.74 is: 748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.95 : 1,291.38 = 542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.95/1,291.38 = 542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.95x = 1,291.38 × 542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.95x = 700,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,883.58/935.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.85

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