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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,290.24 and 702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,290.24 and 702.24 is: 968.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,290.24 = 702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,290.24 = 702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,290.24 × 702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 906,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,058.14/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.51

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