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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.29, 1,291.24 and 620.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.29, 1,291.24 and 620.98 is: 857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.29 : 1,291.24 = 620.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.29/1,291.24 = 620.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.29x = 1,291.24 × 620.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.29x = 801,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,827.88/935.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.31

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