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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.23, 1,404.36 and 663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.23, 1,404.36 and 663.80 is: 995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.23 : 1,404.36 = 663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.23/1,404.36 = 663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.23x = 1,404.36 × 663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.23x = 932,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,214.17/936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.71

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