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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.34, 1,403.92 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.34, 1,403.92 and 662.60 is: 992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.34 : 1,403.92 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.34/1,403.92 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.34x = 1,403.92 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.34x = 930,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,237.39/937.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.42

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