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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,401.84 and 610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,401.84 and 610.29 is: 914.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,401.84 = 610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,401.84 = 610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,401.84 × 610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 855,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,528.93/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.11

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