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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.49, 1,401.64 and 661.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.49, 1,401.64 and 661.05 is: 990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.49 : 1,401.64 = 661.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.49/1,401.64 = 661.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.49x = 1,401.64 × 661.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.49x = 926,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,550.82/935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.45

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