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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.11, 1,290.23 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.11, 1,290.23 and 562.02 is: 775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.11 : 1,290.23 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.11/1,290.23 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.11x = 1,290.23 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.11x = 725,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,135.06/935.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.45

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