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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.18, 1,290.13 and 561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.18, 1,290.13 and 561.94 is: 775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.18 : 1,290.13 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.18/1,290.13 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.18x = 1,290.13 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.18x = 724,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,971.02/935.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.22

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