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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,402.35 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,402.35 and 688.88 is: 1,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,402.35 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,402.35 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,402.35 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 966,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,043.86/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.97

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