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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.55, 1,291.12 and 515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.55, 1,291.12 and 515.90 is: 711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.55 : 1,291.12 = 515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.55/1,291.12 = 515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.55x = 1,291.12 × 515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.55x = 666,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,093.41/935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.98

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