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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,403.68 and 415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,403.68 and 415.65 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,403.68 = 415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,403.68 = 415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,403.68 × 415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 583,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,439.59/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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