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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.33, 1,405.96 and 663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.33, 1,405.96 and 663.08 is: 993.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.33 : 1,405.96 = 663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.33/1,405.96 = 663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.33x = 1,405.96 × 663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.33x = 932,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,263.96/938.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.54

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