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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.98, 1,402.72 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.98, 1,402.72 and 661.62 is: 992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.98 : 1,402.72 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.98/1,402.72 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.98x = 1,402.72 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.98x = 928,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,067.61/934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.61

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