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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.59, 1,290.51 and 576.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.59, 1,290.51 and 576.55 is: 795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.59 : 1,290.51 = 576.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.59/1,290.51 = 576.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.59x = 1,290.51 × 576.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.59x = 744,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,043.54/935.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.27

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