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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.30, 1,290.81 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.30, 1,290.81 and 562.40 is: 776.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.30 : 1,290.81 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.30/1,290.81 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.30x = 1,290.81 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.30x = 725,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,951.54/935.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.17

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