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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.12, 1,402.68 and 505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.12, 1,402.68 and 505.01 is: 757.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.12 : 1,402.68 = 505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.12/1,402.68 = 505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.12x = 1,402.68 × 505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.12x = 708,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,367.43/935.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.52

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