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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,400.10 and 703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,400.10 and 703.56 is: 1,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,400.10 = 703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,400.10 = 703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,400.10 × 703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 985,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,054.36/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.62

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