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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.64, 1,403.36 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.64, 1,403.36 and 662.28 is: 992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.64 : 1,403.36 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.64/1,403.36 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.64x = 1,403.36 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.64x = 929,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,417.26/936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.29

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