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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.02, 1,401.71 and 691.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.02, 1,401.71 and 691.21 is: 1,036.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.02 : 1,401.71 = 691.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.02/1,401.71 = 691.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.02x = 1,401.71 × 691.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.02x = 968,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,874.19/935.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.21

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