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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,405.35 and 691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,405.35 and 691.34 is: 1,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,405.35 = 691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,405.35 = 691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,405.35 × 691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 971,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,567.64/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.81

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