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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.83, 1,399.41 and 693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.83, 1,399.41 and 693.83 is: 1,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.83 : 1,399.41 = 693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.83/1,399.41 = 693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.83x = 1,399.41 × 693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.83x = 970,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,956.14/936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.42

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