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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,401.02 and 661.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,401.02 and 661.11 is: 989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,401.02 = 661.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,401.02 = 661.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,401.02 × 661.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 926,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,228.33/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.88

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