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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,401.66 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,401.66 and 661.80 is: 990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,401.66 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,401.66 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,401.66 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 927,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,618.59/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.92

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