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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.79, 1,291.93 and 621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.79, 1,291.93 and 621.48 is: 858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.79 : 1,291.93 = 621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.79/1,291.93 = 621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.79x = 1,291.93 × 621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.79x = 802,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,905.55/935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.00

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