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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,291.02 and 621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,291.02 and 621.18 is: 857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,291.02 = 621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,291.02 = 621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,291.02 × 621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 801,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,955.80/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.01

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