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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.30, 1,401.30 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.30, 1,401.30 and 660.60 is: 991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.30 : 1,401.30 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.30/1,401.30 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.30x = 1,401.30 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.30x = 925,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,698.78/933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.86

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