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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.03, 1,289.72 and 575.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.03, 1,289.72 and 575.97 is: 794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.03 : 1,289.72 = 575.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.03/1,289.72 = 575.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.03x = 1,289.72 × 575.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.03x = 742,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,837.15/935.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.46

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