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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.25, 1,403.82 and 502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.25, 1,403.82 and 502.44 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.25 : 1,403.82 = 502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.25/1,403.82 = 502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.25x = 1,403.82 × 502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.25x = 705,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,335.32/935.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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