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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,403.92 and 553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,403.92 and 553.62 is: 830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,403.92 = 553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,403.92 = 553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,403.92 × 553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 777,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,238.19/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.44

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