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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,403.52 and 661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,403.52 and 661.04 is: 993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,403.52 = 661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,403.52 = 661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,403.52 × 661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 927,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,782.86/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.17

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