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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.38, 1,405.77 and 612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.38, 1,405.77 and 612.76 is: 920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.38 : 1,405.77 = 612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.38/1,405.77 = 612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.38x = 1,405.77 × 612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.38x = 861,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,399.63/935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.91

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