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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,290.40 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,290.40 and 624.96 is: 862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,290.40 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,290.40 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,290.40 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 806,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,448.38/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.18

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