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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.38, 1,404.42 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.38, 1,404.42 and 662.28 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.38 : 1,404.42 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.38/1,404.42 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.38x = 1,404.42 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.38x = 930,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,119.28/937.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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