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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.50, 1,403.85 and 422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.50, 1,403.85 and 422.50 is: 634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.50 : 1,403.85 = 422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.50/1,403.85 = 422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.50x = 1,403.85 × 422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.50x = 593,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,126.63/935.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.02

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