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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.40, 1,400.94 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.40, 1,400.94 and 609.96 is: 913.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.40 : 1,400.94 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.40/1,400.94 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.40x = 1,400.94 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.40x = 854,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,517.36/935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.53

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