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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.73, 1,291.37 and 620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.73, 1,291.37 and 620.45 is: 856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.73 : 1,291.37 = 620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.73/1,291.37 = 620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.73x = 1,291.37 × 620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.73x = 801,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,230.52/935.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.26

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