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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.18, 1,400.94 and 643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.18, 1,400.94 and 643.74 is: 963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.18 : 1,400.94 = 643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.18/1,400.94 = 643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.18x = 1,400.94 × 643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.18x = 901,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,841.12/936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.32

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