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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,293.93 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,293.93 and 702.66 is: 971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,293.93 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,293.93 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,293.93 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 909,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,192.85/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.42

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