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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.32, 1,290.94 and 557.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.32, 1,290.94 and 557.31 is: 769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.32 : 1,290.94 = 557.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.32/1,290.94 = 557.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.32x = 1,290.94 × 557.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.32x = 719,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,446.33/935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.20

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