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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.44, 1,402.68 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.44, 1,402.68 and 503.12 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.44 : 1,402.68 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.44/1,402.68 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.44x = 1,402.68 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.44x = 705,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,716.36/935.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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