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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.37, 1,337.43 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.37, 1,337.43 and 663.30 is: 993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.37 : 1,337.43 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.37/1,337.43 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.37x = 1,337.43 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.37x = 887,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,117.32/893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.00

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