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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.46, 1,401.15 and 501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.46, 1,401.15 and 501.30 is: 750.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.46 : 1,401.15 = 501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.46/1,401.15 = 501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.46x = 1,401.15 × 501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.46x = 702,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,396.50/935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.86

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