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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.60, 1,291.66 and 621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.60, 1,291.66 and 621.28 is: 857.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.60 : 1,291.66 = 621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.60/1,291.66 = 621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.60x = 1,291.66 × 621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.60x = 802,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,482.52/935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.72

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