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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.73, 1,290.74 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.73, 1,290.74 and 655.56 is: 904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.73 : 1,290.74 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.73/1,290.74 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.73x = 1,290.74 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.73x = 846,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,154.24/935.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.27

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