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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,291.59 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,291.59 and 542.96 is: 749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,291.59 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,291.59 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,291.59 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 701,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,280.09/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.27

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