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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,400.04 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,400.04 and 691.44 is: 1,034.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,400.04 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,400.04 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,400.04 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 968,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,043.66/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.77

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