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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.06, 1,290.52 and 701.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.06, 1,290.52 and 701.78 is: 968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.06 : 1,290.52 = 701.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.06/1,290.52 = 701.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.06x = 1,290.52 × 701.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.06x = 905,661.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,661.13/935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.56

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