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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.60, 1,401.61 and 659.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.60, 1,401.61 and 659.82 is: 990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.60 : 1,401.61 = 659.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.60/1,401.61 = 659.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.60x = 1,401.61 × 659.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.60x = 924,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,810.31/933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.59

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