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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,401.69 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,401.69 and 549.44 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,401.69 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,401.69 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,401.69 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 770,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,144.55/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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