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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.15, 1,289.58 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.15, 1,289.58 and 581.12 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.15 : 1,289.58 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.15/1,289.58 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.15x = 1,289.58 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.15x = 749,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,400.73/935.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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