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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.18, 1,407.36 and 664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.18, 1,407.36 and 664.22 is: 998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.18 : 1,407.36 = 664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.18/1,407.36 = 664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.18x = 1,407.36 × 664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.18x = 934,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,796.66/936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.52

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