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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,290.40 and 585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,290.40 and 585.62 is: 808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,290.40 = 585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,290.40 = 585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,290.40 × 585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 755,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,684.05/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.22

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