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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.18, 1,400.34 and 609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.18, 1,400.34 and 609.56 is: 912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.18 : 1,400.34 = 609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.18/1,400.34 = 609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.18x = 1,400.34 × 609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.18x = 853,591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,591.25/935.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.76

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