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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.96, 1,291.20 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.96, 1,291.20 and 660.48 is: 910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.96 : 1,291.20 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.96/1,291.20 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.96x = 1,291.20 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.96x = 852,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,811.78/936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.19

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