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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.15, 1,406.01 and 663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.15, 1,406.01 and 663.77 is: 995.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.15 : 1,406.01 = 663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.15/1,406.01 = 663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.15x = 1,406.01 × 663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.15x = 933,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,267.26/937.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.86

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