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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,407.63 and 665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,407.63 and 665.96 is: 997.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,407.63 = 665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,407.63 = 665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,407.63 × 665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 937,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,418.24/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.96

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