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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,405.80 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,405.80 and 663.60 is: 996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,405.80 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,405.80 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,405.80 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 932,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,888.88/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.36

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