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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.13, 1,402.23 and 545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.13, 1,402.23 and 545.27 is: 817.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.13 : 1,402.23 = 545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.13/1,402.23 = 545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.13x = 1,402.23 × 545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.13x = 764,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,593.95/935.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.63

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