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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.07, 1,404.24 and 663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.07, 1,404.24 and 663.01 is: 993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.07 : 1,404.24 = 663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.07/1,404.24 = 663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.07x = 1,404.24 × 663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.07x = 931,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,023.11/937.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.55

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