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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.46, 1,404.27 and 503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.46, 1,404.27 and 503.46 is: 755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.46 : 1,404.27 = 503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.46/1,404.27 = 503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.46x = 1,404.27 × 503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.46x = 706,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,993.77/935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.77

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