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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.06, 1,290.27 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.06, 1,290.27 and 536.70 is: 740.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.06 : 1,290.27 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.06/1,290.27 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.06x = 1,290.27 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.06x = 692,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,478.77/935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.58

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