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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.25, 1,290.15 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.25, 1,290.15 and 655.38 is: 904.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.25 : 1,290.15 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.25/1,290.15 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.25x = 1,290.15 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.25x = 845,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,538.51/935.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.08

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