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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,405.02 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,405.02 and 503.96 is: 756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,405.02 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,405.02 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,405.02 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 708,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,073.88/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.52

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