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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.31, 1,401.42 and 660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.31, 1,401.42 and 660.06 is: 989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.31 : 1,401.42 = 660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.31/1,401.42 = 660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.31x = 1,401.42 × 660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.31x = 925,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,021.29/935.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.00

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