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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.32, 1,290.32 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.32, 1,290.32 and 581.14 is: 801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.32 : 1,290.32 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.32/1,290.32 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.32x = 1,290.32 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.32x = 749,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,861.24/935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.72

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