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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,404.90 and 663.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,404.90 and 663.19 is: 993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,404.90 = 663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,404.90 = 663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,404.90 × 663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 931,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,712.12/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.68

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