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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,402.01 and 662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,402.01 and 662.21 is: 992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,402.01 = 662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,402.01 = 662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,402.01 × 662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 928,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,422.46/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.35

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