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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,397.61 and 660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,397.61 and 660.84 is: 988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,397.61 = 660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,397.61 = 660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,397.61 × 660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 923,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,596.59/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.78

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