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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.27, 1,291.28 and 702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.27, 1,291.28 and 702.99 is: 969.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.27 : 1,291.28 = 702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.27/1,291.28 = 702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.27x = 1,291.28 × 702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.27x = 907,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,753.41/936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.54

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