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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,290.72 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,290.72 and 616.68 is: 850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,290.72 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,290.72 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,290.72 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 795,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,961.21/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.60

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