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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,403.82 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,403.82 and 502.68 is: 754.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,403.82 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,403.82 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,403.82 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 705,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,672.24/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.26

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