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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,401.18 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,401.18 and 660.66 is: 989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,401.18 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,401.18 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,401.18 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 925,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,703.58/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.89

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