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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.74, 1,403.51 and 662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.74, 1,403.51 and 662.30 is: 992.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.74 : 1,403.51 = 662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.74/1,403.51 = 662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.74x = 1,403.51 × 662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.74x = 929,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,544.67/936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.32

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