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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.30, 1,401.45 and 691.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.30, 1,401.45 and 691.90 is: 1,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.30 : 1,401.45 = 691.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.30/1,401.45 = 691.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.30x = 1,401.45 × 691.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.30x = 969,663.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,663.26/934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.85

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