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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.54, 1,402.56 and 606.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.54, 1,402.56 and 606.81 is: 909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.54 : 1,402.56 = 606.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.54/1,402.56 = 606.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.54x = 1,402.56 × 606.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.54x = 851,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,087.43/935.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.73

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