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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,403.73 and 415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,403.73 and 415.70 is: 623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,403.73 = 415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,403.73 = 415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,403.73 × 415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 583,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,530.56/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.55

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