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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,402.96 and 501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,402.96 and 501.69 is: 752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,402.96 = 501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,402.96 = 501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,402.96 × 501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 703,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,849.94/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.75

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