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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.79, 1,290.02 and 655.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.79, 1,290.02 and 655.17 is: 903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.79 : 1,290.02 = 655.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.79/1,290.02 = 655.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.79x = 1,290.02 × 655.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.79x = 845,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,182.40/935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.18

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