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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.65, 1,293.01 and 697.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.65, 1,293.01 and 697.97 is: 963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.65 : 1,293.01 = 697.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.65/1,293.01 = 697.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.65x = 1,293.01 × 697.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.65x = 902,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,473.98/936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.52

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