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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,401.92 and 644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,401.92 and 644.64 is: 966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,401.92 = 644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,401.92 = 644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,401.92 × 644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 903,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,733.71/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.02

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