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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,401.23 and 660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,401.23 and 660.02 is: 990.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,401.23 = 660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,401.23 = 660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,401.23 × 660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 924,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,834.47/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.55

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