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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,290.96 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,290.96 and 621.27 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,290.96 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,290.96 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,290.96 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 802,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,034.72/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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