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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,291.50 and 655.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,291.50 and 655.86 is: 905.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,291.50 = 655.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,291.50 = 655.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,291.50 × 655.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 847,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,043.19/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.37

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