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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.74, 1,290.16 and 714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.74, 1,290.16 and 714.34 is: 984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.74 : 1,290.16 = 714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.74/1,290.16 = 714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.74x = 1,290.16 × 714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.74x = 921,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,612.89/935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.90

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