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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,400.84 and 544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,400.84 and 544.51 is: 815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,400.84 = 544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,400.84 = 544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,400.84 × 544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 762,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,772.46/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.19

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