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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.97, 1,396.65 and 700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.97, 1,396.65 and 700.59 is: 1,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.97 : 1,396.65 = 700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.97/1,396.65 = 700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.97x = 1,396.65 × 700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.97x = 978,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,477.28/931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.90

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