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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,290.20 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,290.20 and 562.36 is: 775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,290.20 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,290.20 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,290.20 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 725,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,556.87/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.57

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