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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.28, 1,403.10 and 690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.28, 1,403.10 and 690.88 is: 1,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.28 : 1,403.10 = 690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.28/1,403.10 = 690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.28x = 1,403.10 × 690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.28x = 969,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,373.73/936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.35

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