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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.85, 1,402.85 and 606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.85, 1,402.85 and 606.74 is: 909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.85 : 1,402.85 = 606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.85/1,402.85 = 606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.85x = 1,402.85 × 606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.85x = 851,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,155.16/935.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.50

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