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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.97, 1,290.27 and 655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.97, 1,290.27 and 655.32 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.97 : 1,290.27 = 655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.97/1,290.27 = 655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.97x = 1,290.27 × 655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.97x = 845,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,539.74/935.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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