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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.26, 1,401.64 and 717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.26, 1,401.64 and 717.77 is: 1,075.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.26 : 1,401.64 = 717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.26/1,401.64 = 717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.26x = 1,401.64 × 717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.26x = 1,006,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,055.14/935.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.70

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