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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.75, 1,291.86 and 621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.75, 1,291.86 and 621.44 is: 857.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.75 : 1,291.86 = 621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.75/1,291.86 = 621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.75x = 1,291.86 × 621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.75x = 802,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,811.92/935.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.94

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