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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,289.07 and 624.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,289.07 and 624.54 is: 860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,289.07 = 624.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,289.07 = 624.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,289.07 × 624.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 805,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,075.78/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.51

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