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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,291.11 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,291.11 and 515.96 is: 712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,291.11 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,291.11 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,291.11 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 666,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,162.41/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.03

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