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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.92, 1,404.51 and 646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.92, 1,404.51 and 646.84 is: 970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.92 : 1,404.51 = 646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.92/1,404.51 = 646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.92x = 1,404.51 × 646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.92x = 908,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,493.25/935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.70

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