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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,405.92 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,405.92 and 663.06 is: 993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,405.92 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,405.92 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,405.92 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 932,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,209.32/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.49

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