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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.41, 1,290.30 and 557.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.41, 1,290.30 and 557.05 is: 768.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.41 : 1,290.30 = 557.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.41/1,290.30 = 557.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.41x = 1,290.30 × 557.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.41x = 718,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,767.33/935.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.39

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