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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.46, 1,289.97 and 655.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.46, 1,289.97 and 655.61 is: 904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.46 : 1,289.97 = 655.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.46/1,289.97 = 655.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.46x = 1,289.97 × 655.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.46x = 845,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,710.78/935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.06

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