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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,404.84 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,404.84 and 662.88 is: 992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,404.84 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,404.84 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,404.84 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 931,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,240.34/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.69

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