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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,403.91 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,403.91 and 503.94 is: 755.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,403.91 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,403.91 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,403.91 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 707,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,486.41/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.91

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