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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.94, 1,402.41 and 693.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.94, 1,402.41 and 693.01 is: 1,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.94 : 1,402.41 = 693.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.94/1,402.41 = 693.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.94x = 1,402.41 × 693.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.94x = 971,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,880.62/934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.51

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