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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.41, 1,291.02 and 713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.41, 1,291.02 and 713.94 is: 985.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.41 : 1,291.02 = 713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.41/1,291.02 = 713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.41x = 1,291.02 × 713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.41x = 921,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,710.82/935.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.35

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