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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.98, 1,402.70 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.98, 1,402.70 and 545.76 is: 817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.98 : 1,402.70 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.98/1,402.70 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.98x = 1,402.70 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.98x = 765,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,537.55/935.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.90

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