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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.33, 1,396.40 and 714.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.33, 1,396.40 and 714.79 is: 1,067.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.33 : 1,396.40 = 714.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.33/1,396.40 = 714.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.33x = 1,396.40 × 714.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.33x = 998,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,132.76/935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.15

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