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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.01, 1,403.10 and 524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.01, 1,403.10 and 524.42 is: 786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.01 : 1,403.10 = 524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.01/1,403.10 = 524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.01x = 1,403.10 × 524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.01x = 735,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,806.69/935.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.95

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