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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.65, 1,292.61 and 797.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.65, 1,292.61 and 797.19 is: 1,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.65 : 1,292.61 = 797.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.65/1,292.61 = 797.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.65x = 1,292.61 × 797.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.65x = 1,030,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,456.69/935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.33

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