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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,290.45 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,290.45 and 562.14 is: 775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,290.45 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,290.45 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,290.45 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 725,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,413.56/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.61

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