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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.20, 1,290.58 and 562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.20, 1,290.58 and 562.50 is: 776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.20 : 1,290.58 = 562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.20/1,290.58 = 562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.20x = 1,290.58 × 562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.20x = 725,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,951.25/935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.25

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