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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.24, 1,401.96 and 855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.24, 1,401.96 and 855.06 is: 1,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.24 : 1,401.96 = 855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.24/1,401.96 = 855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.24x = 1,401.96 × 855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.24x = 1,198,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,759.92/935.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.77

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