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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.62, 1,394.22 and 699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.62, 1,394.22 and 699.96 is: 1,047.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.62 : 1,394.22 = 699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.62/1,394.22 = 699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.62x = 1,394.22 × 699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.62x = 975,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,898.23/931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.53

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