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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.60, 1,444.06 and 935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.60, 1,444.06 and 935.60 is: 1,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.60 : 1,444.06 = 935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.60/1,444.06 = 935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.60x = 1,444.06 × 935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.60x = 1,351,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,062.54/969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.42

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