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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.48, 1,402.92 and 660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.48, 1,402.92 and 660.72 is: 991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.48 : 1,402.92 = 660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.48/1,402.92 = 660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.48x = 1,402.92 × 660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.48x = 926,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,937.30/934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.93

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