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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.51, 1,290.42 and 696.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.51, 1,290.42 and 696.03 is: 960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.51 : 1,290.42 = 696.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.51/1,290.42 = 696.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.51x = 1,290.42 × 696.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.51x = 898,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,171.03/935.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.09

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