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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.24, 1,403.12 and 658.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.24, 1,403.12 and 658.63 is: 986.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.24 : 1,403.12 = 658.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.24/1,403.12 = 658.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.24x = 1,403.12 × 658.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.24x = 924,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,136.93/937.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.02

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