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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.97, 1,291.05 and 542.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.97, 1,291.05 and 542.85 is: 748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.97 : 1,291.05 = 542.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.97/1,291.05 = 542.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.97x = 1,291.05 × 542.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.97x = 700,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,846.49/935.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.79

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