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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,291.08 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,291.08 and 521.52 is: 719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,291.08 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,291.08 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,291.08 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 673,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,324.04/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.73

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