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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.30, 1,407.30 and 665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.30, 1,407.30 and 665.14 is: 998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.30 : 1,407.30 = 665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.30/1,407.30 = 665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.30x = 1,407.30 × 665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.30x = 936,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,051.52/937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.67

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