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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,399.86 and 662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,399.86 and 662.34 is: 991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,399.86 = 662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,399.86 = 662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,399.86 × 662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 927,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,183.27/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.03

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