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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.50, 1,291.05 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.50, 1,291.05 and 620.22 is: 855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.50 : 1,291.05 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.50/1,291.05 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.50x = 1,291.05 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.50x = 800,725.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,725.47/935.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.94

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