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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.78, 1,290.62 and 823.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.78, 1,290.62 and 823.51 is: 1,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.78 : 1,290.62 = 823.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.78/1,290.62 = 823.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.78x = 1,290.62 × 823.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.78x = 1,062,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,837.31/935.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.77

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