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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.90, 1,405.71 and 664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.90, 1,405.71 and 664.08 is: 995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.90 : 1,405.71 = 664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.90/1,405.71 = 664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.90x = 1,405.71 × 664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.90x = 933,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,503.90/937.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.31

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