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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,400.86 and 523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,400.86 and 523.54 is: 783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,400.86 = 523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,400.86 = 523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,400.86 × 523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 733,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,403.63/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.90

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