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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.48, 1,291.02 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.48, 1,291.02 and 620.19 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.48 : 1,291.02 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.48/1,291.02 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.48x = 1,291.02 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.48x = 800,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,677.69/935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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