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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.72, 1,289.94 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.72, 1,289.94 and 655.08 is: 903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.72 : 1,289.94 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.72/1,289.94 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.72x = 1,289.94 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.72x = 845,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,013.90/935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.06

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