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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,291.62 and 699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,291.62 and 699.84 is: 965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,291.62 = 699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,291.62 = 699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,291.62 × 699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 903,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,927.34/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.73

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