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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.71, 1,399.02 and 687.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.71, 1,399.02 and 687.85 is: 1,029.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.71 : 1,399.02 = 687.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.71/1,399.02 = 687.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.71x = 1,399.02 × 687.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.71x = 962,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,312.41/934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.53

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