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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.24, 1,405.80 and 663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.24, 1,405.80 and 663.83 is: 994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.24 : 1,405.80 = 663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.24/1,405.80 = 663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.24x = 1,405.80 × 663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.24x = 933,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,205.19/938.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.64

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