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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.10, 1,289.74 and 686.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.10, 1,289.74 and 686.34 is: 946.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.10 : 1,289.74 = 686.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.10/1,289.74 = 686.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.10x = 1,289.74 × 686.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.10x = 885,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,200.15/935.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.64

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