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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.66, 1,403.54 and 643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.66, 1,403.54 and 643.44 is: 963.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.66 : 1,403.54 = 643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.66/1,403.54 = 643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.66x = 1,403.54 × 643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.66x = 903,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,096.10/937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.14

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