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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.74, 1,399.56 and 660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.74, 1,399.56 and 660.58 is: 991.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.74 : 1,399.56 = 660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.74/1,399.56 = 660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.74x = 1,399.56 × 660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.74x = 924,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,521.34/932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.19

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