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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,292.14 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,292.14 and 621.12 is: 857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,292.14 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,292.14 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,292.14 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 802,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,574.00/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.51

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