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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.88, 1,405.44 and 503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.88, 1,405.44 and 503.34 is: 755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.88 : 1,405.44 = 503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.88/1,405.44 = 503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.88x = 1,405.44 × 503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.88x = 707,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,414.17/935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.88

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