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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,289.93 and 778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,289.93 and 778.41 is: 1,073.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,289.93 = 778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,289.93 = 778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,289.93 × 778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 1,004,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,090.52/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.26

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