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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.04, 1,401.98 and 646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.04, 1,401.98 and 646.60 is: 968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.04 : 1,401.98 = 646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.04/1,401.98 = 646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.04x = 1,401.98 × 646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.04x = 906,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,520.27/936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.46

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