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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.35, 1,403.43 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.35, 1,403.43 and 502 is: 753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.35 : 1,403.43 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.35/1,403.43 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.35x = 1,403.43 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.35x = 704,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,521.86/935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.22

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