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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.32, 1,290.33 and 655.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.32, 1,290.33 and 655.45 is: 904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.32 : 1,290.33 = 655.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.32/1,290.33 = 655.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.32x = 1,290.33 × 655.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.32x = 845,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,752.65/935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.24

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