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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.92, 1,403.88 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.92, 1,403.88 and 662.14 is: 993.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.92 : 1,403.88 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.92/1,403.88 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.92x = 1,403.88 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.92x = 929,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,565.10/935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.21

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