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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.73, 1,405.11 and 664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.73, 1,405.11 and 664.30 is: 996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.73 : 1,405.11 = 664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.73/1,405.11 = 664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.73x = 1,405.11 × 664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.73x = 933,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,414.57/936.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.46

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