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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,405.80 and 664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,405.80 and 664.14 is: 997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,405.80 = 664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,405.80 = 664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,405.80 × 664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 933,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,648.01/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.17

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