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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.79, 1,289.28 and 651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.79, 1,289.28 and 651.94 is: 898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.79 : 1,289.28 = 651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.79/1,289.28 = 651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.79x = 1,289.28 × 651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.79x = 840,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,533.20/935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.21

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