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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.09, 1,290.57 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.09, 1,290.57 and 594.50 is: 820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.09 : 1,290.57 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.09/1,290.57 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.09x = 1,290.57 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.09x = 767,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,247.09/935.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.51

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