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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.43, 1,290.74 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.43, 1,290.74 and 562.32 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.43 : 1,290.74 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.43/1,290.74 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.43x = 1,290.74 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.43x = 725,810.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,810.32/935.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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