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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.09, 1,400.70 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.09, 1,400.70 and 641.60 is: 961.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.09 : 1,400.70 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.09/1,400.70 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.09x = 1,400.70 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.09x = 898,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,689.12/935.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.07

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