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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,406.39 and 664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,406.39 and 664.02 is: 996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,406.39 = 664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,406.39 = 664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,406.39 × 664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 933,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,867.77/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.24

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