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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,403.82 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,403.82 and 662.40 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,403.82 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,403.82 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,403.82 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 929,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,890.37/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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