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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,404 and 661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,404 and 661.76 is: 993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,404 = 661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,404 = 661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,404 × 661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 929,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,111.04/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.32

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