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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.64, 1,288.89 and 788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.64, 1,288.89 and 788.22 is: 1,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.64 : 1,288.89 = 788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.64/1,288.89 = 788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.64x = 1,288.89 × 788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.64x = 1,015,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,928.88/935.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.81

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