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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.39, 1,402.98 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.39, 1,402.98 and 662.03 is: 991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.39 : 1,402.98 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.39/1,402.98 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.39x = 1,402.98 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.39x = 928,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,807.83/936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.90

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