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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.73, 1,403.61 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.73, 1,403.61 and 663.30 is: 994.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.73 : 1,403.61 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.73/1,403.61 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.73x = 1,403.61 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.73x = 931,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,014.51/935.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.96

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