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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.42, 1,290.52 and 562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.42, 1,290.52 and 562.26 is: 775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.42 : 1,290.52 = 562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.42/1,290.52 = 562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.42x = 1,290.52 × 562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.42x = 725,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,607.78/935.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.70

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