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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,406.46 and 664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,406.46 and 664.58 is: 996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,406.46 = 664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,406.46 = 664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,406.46 × 664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 934,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,698.15/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.06

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