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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,401.48 and 646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,401.48 and 646.68 is: 967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,401.48 = 646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,401.48 = 646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,401.48 × 646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 906,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,309.09/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.78

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