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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.22, 1,402.02 and 501.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.22, 1,402.02 and 501.87 is: 752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.22 : 1,402.02 = 501.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.22/1,402.02 = 501.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.22x = 1,402.02 × 501.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.22x = 703,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,631.78/935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.37

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