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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,401.24 and 691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,401.24 and 691.92 is: 1,036.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,401.24 = 691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,401.24 = 691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,401.24 × 691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 969,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,545.98/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.11

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