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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.86, 1,402.59 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.86, 1,402.59 and 416.02 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.86 : 1,402.59 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.86/1,402.59 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.86x = 1,402.59 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.86x = 583,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,505.49/935.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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