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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,291.68 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,291.68 and 660 is: 910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,291.68 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,291.68 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,291.68 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 852,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,508.80/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.33

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