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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.31, 1,400.52 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.31, 1,400.52 and 605.75 is: 907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.31 : 1,400.52 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.31/1,400.52 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.31x = 1,400.52 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.31x = 848,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,360.26/935.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.03

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