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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.14, 1,404.11 and 662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.14, 1,404.11 and 662.78 is: 993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.14 : 1,404.11 = 662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.14/1,404.11 = 662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.14x = 1,404.11 × 662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.14x = 930,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,605.69/937.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.03

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