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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.24, 1,402.76 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.24, 1,402.76 and 661.80 is: 991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.24 : 1,402.76 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.24/1,402.76 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.24x = 1,402.76 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.24x = 928,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,346.57/936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.57

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