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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,405.42 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,405.42 and 663.60 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,405.42 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,405.42 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,405.42 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 932,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,636.71/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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