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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,403.28 and 518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,403.28 and 518.73 is: 778.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,403.28 = 518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,403.28 = 518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,403.28 × 518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 727,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,923.43/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.39

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