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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.39, 1,404.48 and 663.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.39, 1,404.48 and 663.03 is: 993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.39 : 1,404.48 = 663.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.39/1,404.48 = 663.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.39x = 1,404.48 × 663.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.39x = 931,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,212.37/937.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.41

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