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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.21, 1,289.23 and 654.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.21, 1,289.23 and 654.57 is: 902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.21 : 1,289.23 = 654.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.21/1,289.23 = 654.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.21x = 1,289.23 × 654.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.21x = 843,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,889.64/935.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.35

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