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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.23, 1,401.36 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.23, 1,401.36 and 661.80 is: 992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.23 : 1,401.36 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.23/1,401.36 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.23x = 1,401.36 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.23x = 927,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,420.05/934.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.71

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