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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.18, 1,290.56 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.18, 1,290.56 and 515.55 is: 711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.18 : 1,290.56 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.18/1,290.56 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.18x = 1,290.56 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.18x = 665,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,343.69/935.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.46

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