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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,406.16 and 677.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,406.16 and 677.70 is: 1,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,406.16 = 677.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,406.16 = 677.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,406.16 × 677.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 952,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,954.63/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.14

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