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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.31, 1,403.60 and 524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.31, 1,403.60 and 524.81 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.31 : 1,403.60 = 524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.31/1,403.60 = 524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.31x = 1,403.60 × 524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.31x = 736,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,624.20/935.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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