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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,404.45 and 644.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,404.45 and 644.70 is: 967.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,404.45 = 644.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,404.45 = 644.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,404.45 × 644.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 905,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,448.92/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.05

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