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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,290.54 and 620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,290.54 and 620.96 is: 856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,290.54 = 620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,290.54 = 620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,290.54 × 620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 801,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,373.72/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.94

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