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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.47, 1,290.88 and 562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.47, 1,290.88 and 562.22 is: 775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.47 : 1,290.88 = 562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.47/1,290.88 = 562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.47x = 1,290.88 × 562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.47x = 725,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,758.55/935.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.82

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