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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,404.28 and 799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,404.28 and 799.28 is: 1,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,404.28 = 799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,404.28 = 799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,404.28 × 799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 1,122,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,412.92/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.98

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