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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,403.10 and 704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,403.10 and 704.34 is: 1,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,403.10 = 704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,403.10 = 704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,403.10 × 704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 988,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,259.45/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.93

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