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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.33, 1,404.46 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.33, 1,404.46 and 662.08 is: 992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.33 : 1,404.46 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.33/1,404.46 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.33x = 1,404.46 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.33x = 929,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,867.68/937.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.03

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