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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.45, 1,401.90 and 694.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.45, 1,401.90 and 694.07 is: 1,039.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.45 : 1,401.90 = 694.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.45/1,401.90 = 694.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.45x = 1,401.90 × 694.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.45x = 973,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,009.72/936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.04

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