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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.04, 1,290.52 and 687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.04, 1,290.52 and 687.64 is: 949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.04 : 1,290.52 = 687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.04/1,290.52 = 687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.04x = 1,290.52 × 687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.04x = 887,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,403.28/935.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.05

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