are rational integral homogeneous functions of the

th degree in

, and the latter are to be determined as functions of the parameter

.

[36] Math. Annalen, vol. 10.

[37] Cf. Rohn. "Flächen vierter Ordnung," Preisschriften der Fürstlich Jablonowskischen Gesellschaft, Leipzig, 1886.

17. EXPRESSION OF DEFINITE FORMS BY SQUARES.