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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,404.36 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,404.36 and 665.34 is: 995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,404.36 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,404.36 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,404.36 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 934,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,376.88/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.52

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