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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.15, 1,401.50 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.15, 1,401.50 and 676.02 is: 1,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.15 : 1,401.50 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.15/1,401.50 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.15x = 1,401.50 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.15x = 947,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,441.09/935.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.14

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