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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.63, 1,291.12 and 699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.63, 1,291.12 and 699.11 is: 964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.63 : 1,291.12 = 699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.63/1,291.12 = 699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.63x = 1,291.12 × 699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.63x = 902,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,634.90/935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.73

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