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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.36, 1,405.50 and 662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.36, 1,405.50 and 662.76 is: 994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.36 : 1,405.50 = 662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.36/1,405.50 = 662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.36x = 1,405.50 × 662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.36x = 931,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,509.18/936.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.82

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