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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.51, 1,290.47 and 581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.51, 1,290.47 and 581.27 is: 801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.51 : 1,290.47 = 581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.51/1,290.47 = 581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.51x = 1,290.47 × 581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.51x = 750,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,102.14/935.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.82

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