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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.42, 1,401.78 and 691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.42, 1,401.78 and 691.34 is: 1,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.42 : 1,401.78 = 691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.42/1,401.78 = 691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.42x = 1,401.78 × 691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.42x = 969,106.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,106.59/935.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.01

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