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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.53, 1,406.57 and 664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.53, 1,406.57 and 664.15 is: 996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.53 : 1,406.57 = 664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.53/1,406.57 = 664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.53x = 1,406.57 × 664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.53x = 934,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,173.47/937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.42

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