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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.24, 1,400.12 and 656.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.24, 1,400.12 and 656.63 is: 983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.24 : 1,400.12 = 656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.24/1,400.12 = 656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.24x = 1,400.12 × 656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.24x = 919,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,358.22/935.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.02

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