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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,291.66 and 522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,291.66 and 522.04 is: 720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,291.66 = 522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,291.66 = 522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,291.66 × 522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 674,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,298.19/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.43

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