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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,403.36 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,403.36 and 550.08 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,403.36 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,403.36 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,403.36 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 771,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,960.27/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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