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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.34, 1,290.99 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.34, 1,290.99 and 581.04 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.34 : 1,290.99 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.34/1,290.99 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.34x = 1,290.99 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.34x = 750,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,116.83/935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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