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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.62, 1,402.21 and 415.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.62, 1,402.21 and 415.77 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.62 : 1,402.21 = 415.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.62/1,402.21 = 415.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.62x = 1,402.21 × 415.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.62x = 582,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,995.81/935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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