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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.84, 1,404.67 and 663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.84, 1,404.67 and 663.10 is: 993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.84 : 1,404.67 = 663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.84/1,404.67 = 663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.84x = 1,404.67 × 663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.84x = 931,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,436.68/937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.17

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